Child and Youth Worker - Peterborough, Canada - Kinark Child & Family Services
Description
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, the Child and Youth Worker -Live in Treatment (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 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
- Must have a valid Ontario driver's license
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