CYW LIT Relief

Kinark Child and Family Services; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services is seeking a Residential Child and Youth Worker in Ontario. Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, you will deliver direct services in a therapeutic environment to youth with mental health needs, working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will develop therapeutic relationships, model positive social and problem-solving skills, and support client goals. CUPE Local 2860 contract; valid First Aid/CPR and driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child and Youth Work or equivalent required.
• Strong report writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and French given special consideration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct services to clients with mental health needs.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to support individual goals.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients, families and guardians; model positive social skills.

Education

Child and Youth Worker diploma

Tools

Driver's license (Ontario)

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, the Residential Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs. The Residential CYW is responsible for providing a safe and therapeutic environment in which individual client goals are actualized. All Kinark employees share the responsibility of workplace health and safety and the prevention of workplace hazards. Every employee must protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures.

Job Description

Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, the Residential Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs. The Residential CYW is responsible for providing a safe and therapeutic environment in which individual client goals are actualized. All Kinark employees share the responsibility of workplace health and safety and the prevention of workplace hazards. Every employee must protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures.

In addition, it is important that the Residential CYW develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients, families and guardians and is adept at modeling positive social and problem solving skills, and skilled at behaviour management. This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2860 . The position will be scheduled to meet program needs as per the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Child and Youth Worker diploma plus at least one year related experience
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Current valid Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate
• Training in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour
• Understanding group dynamics and strong skills in group and individual counseling
• Candidates must also possess good report writing skills
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical
• Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration