Child and Youth Counsellor

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

**COVID Statement**

**Who you are**:

- You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
- You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
- You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

**What we need**:
**What you bring to Oak Valley Health**:

- Child and Youth Care diploma or Child and Youth Care with an associated bachelors degree (i.e. psychology)
- Demonstrated understanding of a clinical setting, and child welfare legislation
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical leadership and team collaboration in the assessment and therapeutic treatment of children, adolescents and their families
- Experience in therapeutic program planning and evaluation
- Experience and proficiency in group facilitation
- Proven excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills
- An extensive knowledge of community resources
- Proven abilities to work effectively both independently and as a member of the team
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

**Work Schedule**:
The Child and Adolescent Services hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 08:30-1800 hours. Applicants must be able to work some evening hours as required to meet the needs of our patients and their families.

**Compensation**:
Band Q - $32.17- $37.72

**Who we are**:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

**Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement**

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience