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:

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

Reporting to the Operational Supervisor, Live-in-Treatment, the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs.

The 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.

In addition, it is important that the 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.

_This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group._ The position will be scheduled to meet program needs as per the Collective Agreement.

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 counselling
Must have a valid Ontario driver's license
Must be able to work on the night shift