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Hamilton, ON
Relief Child & Youth Worker (Live-In Treatment)
About the role
Job Description:
Reporting to the Operational Supervisor- Live-In Treatment, the Live-In Treatment Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs. The LIT 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.
Hourly pay range- $26.88CAD- $29.77CAD
In addition, it is important that the LIT 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.
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
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About Kinark Child and Family Services
Kinark Child and Family Services is dedicated to helping children and youth with complex needs and their families achieve better life outcomes. Our three main program streams include: Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice services.
As a leading child and youth service organization in Ontario, Kinark’s dedicated team of professionals delivers a range of services and supports in York, Durham and Halton Regions, Simcoe, and the four Counties of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and Northumberland.