Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Worker

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child well-being is seeking a dedicated Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker. This role is crucial for providing holistic support and counselling to children and families facing mental health challenges. The position emphasizes culturally based services, ensuring that care is both inclusive and respectful of Indigenous values. With a focus on collaboration and community, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about supporting youth and families, this role offers a rewarding chance to contribute to a vital mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering holistic counselling and support services.
• Strong understanding of mental health and addiction challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic supportive counselling to children and youth.
• Support families in navigating mental health and addiction services.

Skills

Holistic Supportive Counselling

Mental Health Services

Addiction Services

Family Support

Education

Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

To review the full job description and complete the REQUIRED Application Form, please visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers.

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families through wraparound services that are culturally based and family focused. We seek to support our families with care and authenticity, recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a holistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care with our children at the center.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Support Services Supervisor - Clinical Services, the Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker (CYMHAW) plays a vital role in delivering holistic supportive counselling and services to children, youth, and their families experiencing mental health and addictions challenges. This includes referrals for confidential individual, family, or group counselling, and support for navigating mental health and addiction services. The position also supports the Clinical Services team in delivering clinical support under the guidance of clinical staff.

Availability Requirements:

• Our office hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. However, based on client needs, staff may work outside these hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

TO APPLY:

• Please email the following to [e-mail]:
• Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca).
• Indicate your preferred location in your application.
• Resume, including three work-related supervisory references.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
• As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we prioritize applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.