Child Youth Worker - Toronto, Canada - Agile Healthcare

Agile Healthcare

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Come join our interdisciplinary team at Agile Healthcare Solutions AHS genuinely believes that we are only as good as our people, which is why we offer the best Staff in the industry and look for healthcare professionals that are dedicated to the highest level of excellence and patient care.

At AHS, you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging.

Agile Healthcare Solutions seeks Child & Youth Worker for retirement home, hospitals and other care facilities.
There are various shifts available.

JOB DUTIES:

As a Child Youth Care Worker you will perform child and youth mental health work in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children and youth with complex mental health and/or addiction issues who require long term residential treatment.

THE ROLE:

Development of goalfocused activities
Ability to utilize a variety of intervention techniques
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of mental health issues, addictions, abuse and other relevant issues impacting youth
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of behavioral and emotional needs of youth
Ability to advocate on behalf of youth
Ability to create a mutual, comfortable environment for both staff and young people
Ability to provide effective and courteous verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
Ability to be creative in working with youth who are experiencing complex issues
Implementation of programs
Formal training in the area of skill development and behavior management
Requires physical strength, good balance, mobility and endurance for recreational activities
Demonstrate competency in English written and verbal communication

Qualifications:

1+ YEAR combined experience and education
First Aid/CPR, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Code of Ethics of the Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Association, internal policies and procedures, and other training as set out by the organization
Organizational, Administrative, and Report-Writing Skills
Knowledge of FASD, ODD, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and other diagnoses is beneficial

Salary:
$21.00-$26.00 per hour

Schedule: