Community Child and Youth Worker - Barrie, Canada - Kinark Child & Family Services

Kinark Child & Family Services

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Barrie, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

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_Note: As per the collective bargaining agreement, internal applicants will be considered first._

The SNAP Model is a program for children aged 6 to 11 who are engaging in aggressive, antisocial behaviour and/or have come into contact with the police as a result of their behaviour. Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) is a manualized cognitivebehavioural program with a goal to prevent further development of antisocial behaviour and chances of future contact with the law. SNAP helps children and parents deal effectively with anger by teaching them how to respond in a way that makes their problems smaller, not bigger._

_Want to help children and youth with complex needs?_

_Come join our team_

_Kinark:
Helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes__._

_We currently one opportunity for a:_
**Child and Youth Worker - Community Based
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SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) Program

Simcoe Program (Barrie) - Full-Time - 35 hours /week

unionized position OPSEU local 355

Pay Grid:
Level 1: $ Level 2: $ Level 3: $30.98 (as per the Collective Agreement)**
Job Summary:
Duties & Responsibilities (are not limited to):

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, assess child and family strengths and needs, including risk identification.
Develop treatment plans and goals with the child and family addressing risk management.
Carry out various treatment components including individual, family and group counseling with parents/caregivers and child.
Implement SNAP therapeutic model guided by CBT framework, and additional modalities as required.
Manage highrisk and aggressive behaviour in accordance with Agency standards.
Follow program guidelines including writing of reports and record keeping.
Provide case management and service coordination as required and liaise with internal and community resources/partners while acting as an advocate when needed.
Participation in quality assurance, evaluation and research activities.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Child & Youth Worker Diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in the field of children's mental health.
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills.
Advance knowledge of group dynamics is required.
Computer literacy and effective report writing abilities.
Experience working with families experiencing parenting challenges and child mental health and or behavioural issues
Working knowledge of evidence informed therapy models and techniques, and the ability to work with families in a culturally sensitive manner.
Familiarity with fundamentals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Parent Management training, Role Play and Behaviour Management.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all required doses of a World Health Organization Approved COVID-19 Vaccine at least one of which being approved for use in Canada and 14 days have passed since your last dose. Proof of vaccination for each vaccine dose received is required.