Child and Youth Worker - Parry Sound, Canada - Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork

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Parry Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting #:
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Position Summary:

The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) will implement treatment service recommendations by providing mental health services to clients experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural problems.

Services may be delivered in home, school, and other community settings in accordance with their individualized treatment plan. The CYW will coordinate and facilitate group sessions for clients.

They will provide crisis response, including conducting assessments, engaging in crisis de-escalation, safety planning, intervention, and coordinating internal and external services for clients and their families.

The CYW will operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will collaborate with other community professionals to best support the client's mental health needs.

Crisis Focus: The primary function of this position will be to provide crisis services and interventions which operates days, evenings, and weekends 365 days a year during daytime and evening hours.

Hours of Work:

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

Location:

Parry Sound, ON

Hourly Rate/Salary:

Minimum $25.87 to maximum $31.47 per hour

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date:

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled

Qualifications:

Two (2) year college diploma in one of the following fields: Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Mental Health and Addictions, or Human Services
Related work experience is an asset
Experience working with children and youth with complex needs is an asset
Experience using traumainformed, therapeutic crisis intervention and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an asset
Knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is an asset
Understanding of Family System Theory is an asset
CPR and First Aid Certification an asset
Aware of regional resources, services and funding available that may be beneficial to clients
Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient software skills using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself
Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information and situations
Successful applicants will be required to provide:
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
A valid class G Ontario driver's licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on Agency vehicle insurance policy
Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

Application Process:

Hands is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes.

If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1879-24, to:
Human Resources Department

Hands

391 Oak Street East

North Bay, Ontario P1B 1A3