Child and Youth Worker

CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER – LIVE-IN TREATMENT

ABOUT US

York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged 0 to18 years, and their families.

To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website

BENEFITS

• Full extended health and dental, life insurance, EAP, LTD and RRSP plan.
• Generous paid time-off includes vacationandsick days.
• Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Live-in Treatment, the Child and Youth Worker in the Live-in Treatment Program is responsible for working closely with youth, their families/caregivers and treatment team to maintain a therapeutic environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of children and youth in a home milieu setting. This role plays an active part in contributing and participating in the planning, implementation and on-going assessment of clinical treatment plans, including assisting youth in transition into adult living, within a multidisciplinary team. The Child and Youth Worker will ensure all related and mandatory documentation is completed in accordance with licensing requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range: $56,012 to $58,323

Location:402 Bloomington Road, this position will require travel within York

Region.

Hours of Work: Forty (40) hours per week, including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts.

A LOOK AT YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively develop positive rapport with clients in the program to create psychological safety and trust through relationship-building activities and observation of the client's physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure client safety by following Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) guidelines for crisis prevention and de-escalation, following agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in the assessment of new clients, review of admission documents, preliminary briefings and support in assisting in the preparations for admission within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide daily activities, routines, and behavioural support that is both developmentally and clinically appropriate for children in the program based on client needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the living space, specifically client rooms, bathrooms, grounds and common spaces.
• Facilitate therapeutic and treatment group meetings, including regular house meetings to obtain client feedback and to address concerns following agency-approved models.
• Participate in team meetings and discussions on client cases, treatment plans and progress with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide client transportation to healthcare appointments and home visits as required.
• Prepare written documentation as required by York Hills and external partners, including completing checklists that include meal planning and preparation, food ordering, laundry, and cleaning.
• Actively report serious occurrences, including daily reporting and medication administration.
• Work closely with the Manager of Live-in Treatment to co-develop, implement and track treatment interventions, including reporting intervention outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Completion of a post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Knowledge of child and youth mental health legislation and regulations, including knowledge of mental health barriers, behaviours and supports required to effectively support children and youth in a milieu setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to liaison and build positive relationships with agency internal services, clients and external partners.
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making in an intensive environment.
• Exhibits strong observation and attention to detail skills related to client mental status, crisis prevention and in-moment client needs.
• Employs emotional intelligence to manage and co-regulate self and client during intensive situations.
• Competent in trauma-informed practice, child development, and child and youth care relational practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of youth transition to adult living (semi-independent or independent).
• Demonstrate versatility in the ability to work independently and collaboratively to support agency and program goals.
• Competence in modelling professionalism and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, solution-based problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
• Available to work flexible hours within a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week operation.
• Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, software applications).
• Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (diversity, equity and inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
• Identification with the strategic mission, vision and values of the organization including inclusion, collaboration, people centered, knowledgeable and courageous.

Don't check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway

NICE TO HAVES:

• First Nation, Inuit or Métis (FNIM) Elder, Knowledge Keeper, Healer, Medicine Person, Cultural Person with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants with fluency in another language are encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.

ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:

• Police Broad Record Check (within the last 180 days).
• First Aid Certification (CPR/AED Level C).
• Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Completion of a Driver's Abstract.
• Proof of automobile insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.

York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal by December 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.