Child and Youth Care Practitioner - Hamilton, Canada - Lynwood Charlton Centre

Lynwood Charlton Centre

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 residential, 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/ Permanent Child and Youth Care Practitioner to join our Forest Avenue Intensive Out of Home Program in Hamilton.

Role Overview

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

The Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner will perform prime worker/coach duties through developing effective relationships with caregivers/guardians and service providers in the community.

What we Offer

Day/Afternoon shift; 40 hours per week

- $21.23/hour

Comprehensive group benefits plan inclusive of vision, dental and disability coverage and Life Insurance
Company pension
Flexible schedule and paid time off
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Onsite parking, casual dress, and a fantastic team of coworkers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Providing a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the children and youth in the residential program
Ensuring the basic needs of the children and youth in the residential program are met
Planning, developing, and implementing 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
Providing treatment to children/youth and families
Case Management of children/youth and families engaged in the residential program
Attend and participate in team meetings.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the residential program.
Contribute to effective team development and processes to promote team cohesion and communication
Other duties as assigned

Experience/Skills Required

Diploma in CYC, Developmental Service Worker or Equivalent from recognized community college or a BA in a related field
Certification in CHYMHs assessment or certification obtained within 3 months of hire
Certification in SMG Crisis Intervention Program
First Aid
Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions
Experience working with youth with dual diagnosis in a residential setting
Clinical and crisis management skills

We appreciate your interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Agencies Please

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$21.23-$22.31 per hour

Benefits: