Live-In Treatment Child

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, live-in and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Live-In Treatment Child and Youth Practitioner is a full-time contract position that facilitates and delivers assessments, therapeutic treatment/ programming, discharge planning and aftercare for children and youth in a live-in treatment program environment, where supervision, support and care of children and youth is provided 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.

Salary range: $58,001 to $67,543 per annum

This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

There are two (2) full-time contract positions available: one until February 2026, and one until June 2026.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide care and supervision that supports the health and wellbeing of each client within the residential environment and in their daily functioning. Each full-time staff may be assigned to a client as a primary care provider and take the lead for care and therapeutic needs.
• Provide support and treatment that is evidence-informed and in-line with goals and objectives and support clients mental health and wellbeing within the live-in environment and in their daily functioning.
• Organize, attend and participate in various meetings that support client's therapeutic programming needs and enhance communication between residence staff and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate in the care and maintenance of a residential home and program facilities to ensure the health and safety of program participants and staff, and that meet licensing standards.
• Complete the required documentation and administrative responsibilities to support the needs of the program and the clients and meet the requirements of the Ministry and Licensing bodies.

THE "MUST HAVES"

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• CYW/ CYC Diploma, Degree.
• One year of work experience in Live in Treatment setting with clients presenting with mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of Crisis Management/ Intervention Models.
• Knowledge of Trauma informed practice and Conflict resolution skills.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE 'NICE TO HAVES'

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Broad Record police check (BRC).
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is December 11, 2025.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.