Child & Youth Worker - SNAP

7 days ago


Oshawa, Canada Kinark Child & Family Services Full time
Job Description:


Job Summary:

Reporting to the Client Services Supervisor, the SNAP - Child and Youth Worker (CYW) must have a sound understanding of the theories that inform the development and treatment of problem behaviours and emotional difficulties in latency-aged children and their families. The SNAP - CYW must engage in often hard-to reach clients and work collaboratively with the family to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual strengths and needs, managing risky behaviours when necessary. Additionally, the SNAP - CYW provides supportive counseling to the child and youth while also endorsing a scientist-practitioner model, delivering an evidence-based program which includes individual, family and group counseling. The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours including at minimum 2 evenings per week. In addition, they may be required to work within the clients’ home, in community, and/or in the school environment.



Duties & Responsibilities (are not limited to):

  • In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, assess child and family strengths and needs, including risk identification.
  • Develop treatment plans and goals with the child and family addressing risk management.
  • Carry out various treatment components including individual, family and group counseling with parents/caregivers and child.
  • Implement SNAP therapeutic model guided by CBT framework, and additional modalities as required.
  • Manage high-risk and aggressive behaviour in accordance with Agency standards.
  • Follow program guidelines including writing of reports and record keeping.
  • Provide case management and service coordination as required, and liaise with internal and community resources/partners while acting as an advocate when needed.
  • Participation in quality assurance, evaluation and research activities.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Child & Youth Worker Diploma, or equivalent, is required.**
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in the field of children’s mental health.
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills.
  • Advance knowledge of group dynamics is required.
  • Computer literacy and effective report writing abilities.
  • Working knowledge of evidence informed therapy models and techniques, and the ability to work with families in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Parent Management training, Role Play and Behaviour Management.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
  • Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.
  • Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration.


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