Child and Youth Worker

Child and Youth Worker - Relief - (1440) Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work. In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite atwww.kinark.on.ca. What we offer: - Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks * - Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance - Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% * - Employee Wellness Program - Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports - Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback - Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs *Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant) We currently have an opportunity for: Position Title Child and Youth Worker - Relief Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> York Program Location Aurora, L4G 6V7 CA (Primary) Reg/Temp Regular Start Date December 3, 2025 Temporary End Date Full/Part Time Part-Time Relief Yes Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Total # of hours per week .01 # of Positions 5 Close Date November 24, 2025 Job Description Reporting to the Supervisor, Live-in Treatment, the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs. Working within a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) treatment modality, the CYW is responsible for providing a safe and therapeutic environment in which individual client goals are actualized. All Kinark employees share the responsibility of workplace health and safety and the prevention of workplace hazards. 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 implementing DBT treatment, modeling positive social and problem-solving skills, and skilled at behaviour management. Salary:Step 1: $27.82 per hour; Step 2 $29.20 per hour; Step 3 $30.58 per hour Qualifications: - Child and Youth Worker diploma or Equivalent, plus at least one year related experience** - Experience working in mental health** - Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills - Current valid Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate - Understanding of DBT, group dynamics and strong skills in group and individual counselling - Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license. ** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.caor (905) 474-9595. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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