Child and Youth Care Practitioner

at  SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health CCMH

COMPETITION #: 24-061

The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). GH-CCMH is also a core service provider within the Toronto region of Child and Youth Community Mental Health Providers. As such, the Centre has an ambitious agenda to provide the highest quality evidence-informed care offering a range of services from prevention and early intervention through counselling and therapy, assessment and intensive supports. Services are provided in both in-person and virtual formats. As an employer, the Centre strives to reflect the many diverse cultures and identities represented in the children, youth and families we serve and seeks to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids: the Brain and Mental Health Program, the SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program, the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute and our online resources through AboutKidsHealth. Find out more about GH-CCMH.
We are seeking applicants for a Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Relief position at the Intensive Services for Children and Intensive Services for Youth – Day Treatment program. This role will be responsible for providing direct mental health treatment services to children aged 6-12 and 13-17 with social, emotional and behavioral problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary Diploma in Child and Youth Care and a minimum of two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working in community is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with at-risk children youth & families, community partners and organizations
• Understanding and analysis of issues of marginalization and oppression are necessary to work in this role
• Member with the Ontario Child and Youth Care Association or equivalent association/ accrediting organization
• Good verbal and written communication skills to deal with clients and families
• Good problem-solving skills to analyze client issues and recommend solutions and manage crisis situations
• First Aid/CPR, and TCI
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as ability to use office equipment efficiently (telephone, scanner, photocopier and fax)
• Experience and understanding of issues of marginalization and oppression are necessary to work in this role
• Ability to engage in physical activities related to sports, board games, play based etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel to various locations, including clients’ homes if required
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  Interested applicants are asked to forward their resumes by October 28, 2024, to: