Child and Youth Worker - Peterborough, Canada - Kinark Child & Family Services
Description
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Reporting to Live-in Treatment Supervisor, Residential and Day Treatment, the Residential Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs.
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 Residential 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 currently required to work a rotational schedule of days, afternoons and overnight shifts to meet program needs.
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.
- Must have a valid Ontario driver's license.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical.
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