ABOUT US

York Hills is a children’s 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 https://www.yorkhills.ca/

ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS:

• A Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (within the last 180 days).
• First Aid Certification (CPR/AED Level C).
• Formal Crisis Intervention Training.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Completion of a Driver’s Abstract.
• Proof of automobile insurance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Day Treatment, the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) is an integral part of the Day Treatment Program. The Child and Youth Worker provides support and works closely with program classroom teachers and the broader CYW team to maintain a therapeutic environment that supports students with their academic, social and emotional needs. The primary focus of this role will be to foster self-esteem, social skills, support dysregulated behaviours and build meaningful relationships. The CYW will work directly with school board personnel and families to ensure timely and professional communication and treatment planning.
Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Location: 11225 Leslie Street, this position will require travel within York Region.
Hours of Work: Thirty-five (35) hours per week.
Salary Range: $56,014 to $58,323

A LOOK AT YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively develops 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.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic classroom environment, including the integration of curriculum requirements and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the assessment and treatment needs of individual students as assigned for case management.
• Engage in communication with caregivers to provide support and ensure effective treatment implementation.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each student, including being knowledgeable of all school-based safety procedures such as fire safety, lock down procedures and the duty to report.
• Implement behavioural and crisis interventions strategies as guided by safety and emotional needs and individual treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups within the day treatment setting addressing a variety of topics.
• Effectively supports and administers all medications and medical issues required pertaining to each student and access medical resources as needed.