Permanent Residential Child and Youth Worker - Dundas, Canada - Lynwood Charlton Centre

Lynwood Charlton Centre

Verified Company

Dundas, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a publicly funded charitable organization in the City of Hamilton which provides a spectrum of innovative and evidence-based, mental health services, including congregate care, day treatment, community-based services including in-home and school-based services, to children, youth, families and the community.

The Centre is funded and licensed by the Ministry for Children and Youth Services and accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

We are currently looking for
Full Time Child and Youth Care Practitioners for our Flamborough Congregate Care Programs to join our team.

Role Overview

Working under the direction of the Program Manager of Intensive Out of Home Program, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner is responsible for the provision of day-to-day care and utilizing best practice and evidence informed treatment interventions with children/youth in a congregate care environment.

What we Offer
- $22.08 per hour

Dental care, Extended health care, Vision care, Paid time off, Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Onsite parking, casual dress, and a fantastic team of coworkers
Providing individual counselling to children/youth
Adhere to all expectations as outlined in the Ministry of Children and Youth services (MCYS) children residence licensing requirements and agency policy and procedure.
When necessary, contact with caregivers/guardians to share pertinent information and treatment updates.
Support and provide advocacy for the child/youth and family.
Others

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the children and youth in the congregate care program
Ensure the basic needs of the children and youth in the program are met
Plan, develop and implement individual and group therapeutic programming
Maintain clinical records, assessments and reports according to agency and program policy and procedures
Handle, dispense and administer medication according to agency and program policy and procedures
Will provide leadership while in the role of Shift Coordinator, Acting Building Supervisor in the absence of more senior personnel
Provide telephone crisis support to caregivers as per individual plans
Attend to facility safety and security, cleanliness as per relevant policy and procedure
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the congregate care program.
Other related duties in alignment with the requirements of the position as supported by the Collective Agreement and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.

Experience/Skills Required

Experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting required
Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions required
Experience working night shift is an asset
Diploma or BA in CYC from recognized community college
Capacity to be obtain Certification in Safe Management Group (SMG) Crisis Intervention training
First Aid certification in good standing