Relief Lit Child and Youth Worker

York Hills is currently seeking to fill the following positions to join the team at our Aurora and Queensville locations.

**Live-in Treatment Child and Youth Care Workers-Relief**

Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, this role is an integral part of the Live-in Treatment Program. The Child and Youth Care Worker-relief staff will be working closely with Children and Youth, their families and/or guardians, a Child and Family Therapist, Social Service Workers, Psychologists, (and others identified as members of the treatment team), to maintain a therapeutic environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of Youth in a home milieu setting. As a key member of this team, the Live-in Treatment Child and Youth Care Worker-Relief staff contributes to, and participates in the implementation, and ongoing assessment of clinical treatment plans.

The Child and Youth Worker-Relief, provides support to the program by working occasional shifts that support schedule gaps. There is no set schedule that is worked.

This is an ideal opportunity for Child and Youth Care Workers **and** Social Service Workers who are looking for some flexibility in their schedule and enjoy working with children and youth in an intensive and dynamic milieu setting.

**Other Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate intentionality and action in their anti-racist practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding, value and practice of inclusivity with diverse people.
- Demonstrate initiative, integrity & honesty.
- Commit to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards.
- Knowledge of Clients’ Treatment plans and Safety Plans.
- Complete safety and tasks checklists that include meal planning and preparation, food ordering, laundry, and cleaning.
- Medication administration, Daily Reporting, Reporting Serious Occurrences.
- Regular communication with team by participating in shift changes, Program Team Meetings, Clinical Treatment Reviews, Clinical Team Meetings.
- Participate in Individual and group supervision with Program Coordinator and/or Program Manager.
- Co-development, implementation and tracking of treatment interventions. This includes reporting outcomes of interventions.
- Demonstrate commitment and flexibility in working a balanced variety of shifts that includes days, evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.

**Position Qualifications**:

- Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma/Degree or a Social Service Worker Diploma/Degree, or Diploma/Degree in in a related field, with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Drivers’ License and use of a vehicle.
- Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Second language is an asset but not required.
- Demonstrate initiative, integrity & honesty.
- Commit to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards.
- Possess the ability to be an active and collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Have experience in utilizing a variety of interventions, skilled in milieu counselling, assessment and group work.
- Be a confident decision maker and demonstrate a commitment to being client-centred.
- Demonstrate value of diversity and inclusivity in their regular practice.
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making in intensive milieu environments.
- Demonstrate observation and assessment, and co-regulation skills.
- Work well within small staff teams in achieving harmonious daily living for clients that lead to wellness.
- Actively participate in a learning environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication, observation and assessment skills.
- Have knowledge of Trauma-informed practice, child development, and CYC Relational practice
- Demonstrate flexibility to work a variety of shifts that will include weekends, and may include overnight shifts.
- Have knowledge on how to support youth in transition to adult living (semi-independent or independent).- 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._

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