Care and Treatment Worker Ii - Cookstown, Canada - New Path Youth and Family Services

New Path Youth and Family Services

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Cookstown, Canada

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Description

Job Posting

Posting:
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TITLE:
Care & Treatment Worker

II

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Live in Treatment Service Supervisor

LOCATION:
Cookstown

JOB NUMBER:
CTWII-0424-T

POSTED ON:
April 8th, 2024

POSITION TYPE:
Temporary, Full-Time (Contract up to 18 Months)

HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week

UNIONIZED POSITION:
OPSEU Local #332

COMPENSATION:
$ $32.55 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as possible

INTRODUCTION:

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County.

New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Care and Treatment Worker supports youth and their families who are experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioural problems in an intensive 24 hour therapeutic setting.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging.

We are proud to offer:

Employer Paid Group Benefits and an Employer Match Pension Program
3 weeks of paid vacation per year to start (maximum vacation entitlement is 7 weeks)
Additional paid time for sick, birthday, float, 1⁄2 days on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Employee and Family Assistance Program

- provides short term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs

Continuous professional development and career opportunities
Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to codevelop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education, Child & Youth Worker (CYW) or equivalent.
Minimum two years' experience supporting youth with complex needs in a therapeutic environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Youth and family focused; aligns own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Advocates for youth and family engagement.
Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance.
Approaches problems from a solutions based perspective by reviewing the viable alternatives and determining the best course of action.
Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace. Models positive change.
Embraces a diverse and multi-disciplinary culture.
Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.
Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.
French language is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to work varying shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Ability to participate in physical recreation activities.
Must be able to effectively deliver crisis intervention using a Ministry approved training program including physical techniques. Training will be provided.
Willingness to travel using agency vehicle. Must have valid driver's license with minimum G2.

Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Care and Treatment Worker II Job Description.- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth & Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.