Child and Youth Worker-day Treatment Program

5 days ago

Richmond Hill, Canada York Hills Centre for Children Youth and Families Full time

**CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER**

**DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM**

**Full Time
- 12 month fixed term contract with a possibility of extension**

The Child and Youth Worker is an integral part of the day treatment program. Working closely with a classroom Teacher and the larger team of CYWs, Social Workers and Teachers to maintain a therapeutic environment that addresses the academic and social and emotional needs of students. The primary focus of this role is to assist children to enhance their self-esteem, build social skills, to develop meaningful relationships and to learn healthy coping skills. The Child and Youth Worker in day treatment also works directly with families and school board personnel to ensure consistent communication and treatment planning.

**Education and Experience**:
The Child and Youth Worker will possess a Child and Youth Worker diploma from a recognized Community College or a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with primary age children (Grades 1-3) would be an asset.

**Other Requirements**:

- Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Formal Crisis Intervention Training.
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- Work from mid-August to July 31 annually and report to work daily, in keeping with the school calendar, Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- During July, work as part of an integrated team to help facilitate a three to four-week summer program with other staff and teachers.
- Demonstrating an understanding of the Therapeutic importance of play would be an asset.
- Demonstrate initiative, integrity & honesty.
- Demonstrate the ability to engender trust and act from a place of personal integrity.
- Be a confident decision maker and demonstrate a commitment to the children and the ability to be an active part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate responsibility for inclusive behaviour toward staff, students and clients.
- Demonstrate capacity to work with diverse values and cultures.
- Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as observation and assessment skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Be familiar with computers for the purposes of data entry, information sourcing and report writing.
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- York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in a cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free._
- We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance and we will arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $48,286.00-$50,277.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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