Child and Youth Worker

_**Live-in Treatment**_ _- _**Full Time**_

**Our client**, based in York Region (Richmond Hill & Aurora), is seeking hardworking and motivated Child and Youth Workers. Reporting to a Program Coordinator and Program Manager, they will be an integral part of the Therapeutic Live-in Care (TLC) Program, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to maintain a therapeutic environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of latency-aged children. This a yearly renewable contract, in which primary focus of this role is to assist children to develop their emotional regulation, self-esteem and social skills ,as well as to learn to build meaningful relationships and to modify dysfunctional behaviours. The Child and Youth Worker in the Milieu environment also works directly with families and community partners to ensure consistent communication and treatment planning.

**Other Responsibilities**
- The Live-in Treatment program is a 24-hour program. Staff are expected to be work on a rotational schedule that includes evening, weekends and overnight shifts.
- Household maintenance and duties that includes meal planning and preparation, laundry, driving clients to appointment/visits.
- Participating in Treatment Reviews and Meetings in the role of client advocacy.
- Attend Program Team Meetings.
- Co-development, implementation and tracking of treatment interventions. This includes reporting outcomes of interventions.

**Position Qualifications**:

- Child and Youth Worker or a diploma in a related field from a recognized Community College, or a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Formal Crisis Intervention Training.
- Valid Drivers’ License and use of a vehicle.
- Ability to speak French or another language is desirable.
- Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Demonstrate initiative, integrity & honesty.
- Have experience in utilizing a variety of interventions, skilled in milieu counselling, assessment and treatment, and group work.
- 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 with staff, students and clients.
- Demonstrate capacity to work with diverse populations.
- 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.
- Our Agency 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._

**Salary**: $48,286.00-$52,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ontario: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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

**Salary**: $48,286.00-$52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aurora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Child and Youth Care: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)