Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms
Top Benefits
About the role
Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms
ABOUT US
York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged birth to18 years, and their families.
To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website https://www.yorkhills.ca/
BENEFITS
- Full extended health and dental, life insurance, EAP, LTD and RRSP plan.
- Generous paid time-off includes vacation and sick days
- Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director of Intensive Services, the Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for the daily operation of designated classrooms in the Day Treatment Program and is a member of the management team. The Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic environment for all children and youth attending the day treatment classrooms and the implementation of classroom treatment plans, including coordination with other classroom managers, the Managers of Clinical Services, Child and Family Therapists, other service providers and the families involved in the treatment program. The Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for supporting, coaching and training of all front-line staff on a consistent basis, ensuring that client assessment and interventions are linked to comprehensive treatment plans and that all legislative and best practice requirements are met. The Manager is responsible for working closely with school board partners to run programs and planning for client needs as they transition from the program. As a leader, this position will uphold the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Values, including fostering a positive workplace.
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range:$86,645 - $91,922
Location: Aurora, Responsible for schools located throughout Northern York Region, regular travel involved
Hours of Work:35 hours per week, on call responsibilities evenings and weekends on an occasional basis
A LOOK AT YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the daily operations of a set of day treatment classrooms, staff and clients, including the oversight of staff performance, quality of treatment programming, adequate resourcing, interdisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration with school boards regarding referrals and clients.
- Provides clinical leadership by maintaining knowledge of best practices and models used for day treatment programs to effectively meet the needs of clients.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned coordinator(s) to support daily program coordination and ensure quality therapeutic programming.
- Oversees the treatment planning for clients and families who require management input/consultation for decision-making purposes.
- Works closely with Coordinators and Managers of Clinical Services throughout the admission and discharge process to maximize desk occupancy and optimize client length of stay.
- Ensures that service delivery in day treatment complies with legislative and accreditation standards, including the CYFSA and CCA accreditation standards.
- Addresses all requests for records, support letters, and verification of services.
- Responsible for implementing quality assurance and evaluation processes as well as monitoring the collection and recording of both clinical and service data and that all data is submitted on a timely basis as per organizational standards.
- Hires, and manages Day Treatment Child and Youth Workers and Coordinators to ensure program coverage and effectiveness.
- Provides supervision at least biweekly to assigned direct reports.
- Manages all concerns relating to coverage (e.g. during vacations/ breaks), productivity, and workload expectations.
- Provides leadership around positive staff engagement and morale by supporting the well-being of staff through supervision, agency staff retention strategies, professional development, and practices that support work-life balance.
- Ensures that all direct reports provide flexible, inclusive service with a diverse population and strives to ensure cultural sensitivity.
- Facilitates regular team meetings to discuss administrative, clinical and educational issues that affect the team or clients, and to assist staff in problem solving and best practices.
- Provides timely review and editing of reports and ensures timelines are met by staff.
- Maintains positive relationships with community partners including school boards and child welfare agencies, by attending client meetings and community tables as needed
- Reviews all program referrals and maintains oversight of the waitlist for day treatment placement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A diploma in a related field of social or human services and/or a demonstrated equivalent experience or training.
- Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of staff supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of child and youth mental health legislation and regulations, including child welfare and education systems
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekend work and on-call support on a rotational schedule.
- Effective prioritization of people management, crisis management and solution-based problem-solving abilities.
- Competent in trauma-informed practice, child development, and child and youth care relational practice.
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making in an intensive environment.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekend work and on-call support on a rotational schedule.
- Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, software applications).
Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (diversity, equity and inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
- Don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway!
NICE TO HAVES:
- Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply.
- Fluency in American Sign Language.
ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:
- Vulnerable Police Record Check (within the last 180 days).
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Completion of a Driver’s Abstract.
- Proof of automobile insurance.
HOW TO APPLY:
York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.
York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal by October 8, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
About York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families
York Hills offers a range of mental health services to children from birth to age 18 and their families.
York Hills has expertise in treating the social, emotional and behavioural challenges of children, youth and their families. As an agency we are committed to providing high quality practices of care that have been proven to show positive outcomes.
Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms
Top Benefits
About the role
Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms
ABOUT US
York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged birth to18 years, and their families.
To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website https://www.yorkhills.ca/
BENEFITS
- Full extended health and dental, life insurance, EAP, LTD and RRSP plan.
- Generous paid time-off includes vacation and sick days
- Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director of Intensive Services, the Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for the daily operation of designated classrooms in the Day Treatment Program and is a member of the management team. The Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic environment for all children and youth attending the day treatment classrooms and the implementation of classroom treatment plans, including coordination with other classroom managers, the Managers of Clinical Services, Child and Family Therapists, other service providers and the families involved in the treatment program. The Manager of Day Treatment Classrooms is responsible for supporting, coaching and training of all front-line staff on a consistent basis, ensuring that client assessment and interventions are linked to comprehensive treatment plans and that all legislative and best practice requirements are met. The Manager is responsible for working closely with school board partners to run programs and planning for client needs as they transition from the program. As a leader, this position will uphold the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Values, including fostering a positive workplace.
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range:$86,645 - $91,922
Location: Aurora, Responsible for schools located throughout Northern York Region, regular travel involved
Hours of Work:35 hours per week, on call responsibilities evenings and weekends on an occasional basis
A LOOK AT YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the daily operations of a set of day treatment classrooms, staff and clients, including the oversight of staff performance, quality of treatment programming, adequate resourcing, interdisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration with school boards regarding referrals and clients.
- Provides clinical leadership by maintaining knowledge of best practices and models used for day treatment programs to effectively meet the needs of clients.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned coordinator(s) to support daily program coordination and ensure quality therapeutic programming.
- Oversees the treatment planning for clients and families who require management input/consultation for decision-making purposes.
- Works closely with Coordinators and Managers of Clinical Services throughout the admission and discharge process to maximize desk occupancy and optimize client length of stay.
- Ensures that service delivery in day treatment complies with legislative and accreditation standards, including the CYFSA and CCA accreditation standards.
- Addresses all requests for records, support letters, and verification of services.
- Responsible for implementing quality assurance and evaluation processes as well as monitoring the collection and recording of both clinical and service data and that all data is submitted on a timely basis as per organizational standards.
- Hires, and manages Day Treatment Child and Youth Workers and Coordinators to ensure program coverage and effectiveness.
- Provides supervision at least biweekly to assigned direct reports.
- Manages all concerns relating to coverage (e.g. during vacations/ breaks), productivity, and workload expectations.
- Provides leadership around positive staff engagement and morale by supporting the well-being of staff through supervision, agency staff retention strategies, professional development, and practices that support work-life balance.
- Ensures that all direct reports provide flexible, inclusive service with a diverse population and strives to ensure cultural sensitivity.
- Facilitates regular team meetings to discuss administrative, clinical and educational issues that affect the team or clients, and to assist staff in problem solving and best practices.
- Provides timely review and editing of reports and ensures timelines are met by staff.
- Maintains positive relationships with community partners including school boards and child welfare agencies, by attending client meetings and community tables as needed
- Reviews all program referrals and maintains oversight of the waitlist for day treatment placement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- A diploma in a related field of social or human services and/or a demonstrated equivalent experience or training.
- Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of staff supervisory experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of child and youth mental health legislation and regulations, including child welfare and education systems
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekend work and on-call support on a rotational schedule.
- Effective prioritization of people management, crisis management and solution-based problem-solving abilities.
- Competent in trauma-informed practice, child development, and child and youth care relational practice.
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making in an intensive environment.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekend work and on-call support on a rotational schedule.
- Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, software applications).
Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (diversity, equity and inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
- Don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway!
NICE TO HAVES:
- Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply.
- Fluency in American Sign Language.
ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:
- Vulnerable Police Record Check (within the last 180 days).
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Completion of a Driver’s Abstract.
- Proof of automobile insurance.
HOW TO APPLY:
York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.
York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal by October 8, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
About York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families
York Hills offers a range of mental health services to children from birth to age 18 and their families.
York Hills has expertise in treating the social, emotional and behavioural challenges of children, youth and their families. As an agency we are committed to providing high quality practices of care that have been proven to show positive outcomes.