T- Day Treatment Child & Youth Worker (CYW/CYC)

ABOUT THE ROLE

HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a respected Toronto-based organization for the Child and Youth Worker, Integrated Day Treatment position. This role is based within a live-in treatment home, providing therapeutic, classroom-based support to youth with behavioural and mental health challenges. You will help address issues as they arise, model appropriate behaviour, and teach emotional regulation skills to prepare youth for reintegration into mainstream school, community programs, or employment pathways. Working alongside the classroom teacher, you will support youth engagement in both academic and therapeutic components of the program while contributing to a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment.

Salary range:

• $58,001 to $67,543 per annum
• Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop client (youth) treatment plans to ensure a consistent program for clients which enables clients to reach their desired outcome.
• Observe client in classroom setting during the assessment period, provide observations and treatment recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Document meeting discussions and other communications related to the client, to inform other service providers within the agency and to meet accreditation standards outlined by the Canadian Centre of Accreditation. (Ministry Health), and legislative requirements.
• Complete and file Incident Report and/or support program Manager to complete Serious Occurrence forms when serious or major events occur (i.e. physical contact, injury, death) within prescribe timelines and Ministry Standards.
• Complete all tasks related to ensuring the classroom environment operates effectively and allows client to attain their individual goals.
• Maintain professional standards of practice in accordance with Strides policies and procedures, Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) standards, and relevant legislation.
• Provide training and supervision to college students (usually 3rd year) in the Child and Youth care program, to allow them to attain field training in the classroom environment and gain hands on experience to allow them to enter the workforce.

THE MUST HAVES

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

• College diploma in Child and Youth work (CYW) or Child and Youth Care (CYC).
• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills.
• Knowledge of behaviour management principles and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge and certification in CPI and CPR / First Aid.
• Knowledge in mental health group facilitation.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care.

THE NICE TO HAVES

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

• Experience working in a school environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Child and Youth, Family Service Act would be considered an asset
• Experience with or training in childhood sexual exploitation would be an asset.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
• A valid drivers license with access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• 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.

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 this position. 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

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and believe you're a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume to HealthOPM for immediate consideration.