Youth Worker (Relief)

Kinark Child & Family Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's mental health is seeking a compassionate Youth Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves engaging with youth in residential programs, implementing treatment plans, and providing support through various activities. The organization is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs, offering a supportive work environment and extensive training opportunities. If you are passionate about helping at-risk youth and want to be part of a mission-driven team, this part-time position could be your next rewarding career move.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Employer Matching Pension Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Educational and Training Opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of relevant diploma programs or 7 years experience with high-risk youth.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and Dialectical Behavior Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans for acute mental health youth.
• Engage youth in daily routines, recreation, and clinical interventions.

Skills

Engagement with high-risk adolescents

Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Worker

Diploma in Social Service Worker

7 years experience in youth justice/mental health

Tools

Valid Ontario driver’s license

Job description

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving more than 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our website at www.kinark.on.ca or review our annual report.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Youth Worker (Relief)

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Syl Apps Youth Centre

Location

Reg/Temp

Regular

Start Date

Temporary End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Relief

Yes

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

.01

# of Positions

10

Close Date

February 17, 2025

Job Description

Job Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Worker to join our team within an Accredited Children’s Mental Health Facility. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the responsibilities will include interacting with acute mental health youth through the implementation of their treatment plans.

The Youth Worker will be responsible for engaging youth in the residential programs and activities including daily routines, recreation, education, clinical, and medical interventions. In addition, the Youth Worker may be required to drive and/or escort youth to court and other appointments.

This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 213 group. Internal applicants will be considered first.

Qualifications

• Graduate of diploma programs in Child and Youth Worker, Community Corrections, Recreation and Leisure, Social Service Worker or Behavioral Sciences. **
• 3 years experience is preferred where you have engaged with a high-risk adolescent population presenting criminogenic, cognitive impairment and/or mental health challenges within a youth justice/mental health residential treatment setting.
• In lieu of the above noted educational requirements, we will also consider applicants who have a minimum of 7 years’ experience working with a high-risk adolescent population. This experience can be inclusive of criminogenic, cognitive impairment and/or mental health challenges within a youth justice/mental health treatment setting.
• Knowledge and working experience with Evidence Based Practices and Dialectical Behavior Therapy is preferred.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license will be considered an asset.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check (based on position), and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] or [phone]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.