CY Worker

at  Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Job Location: Halton
Program: Elementary Day Treatment
Job Title: Child Youth Care Worker-Day Treatment
Position: 4 Month Contract, Full Time (With a possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: June 20, 2025
Salary Range: Band 3, Step 1- $53,194 annually (Biweekly pay will be based off on this amount)
Reports to: Program Manager

WHAT WE DO

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.“We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff”.Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Day Treatment Child Youth Care Worker/Practitioner promotes the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of clients of Woodview in a day treatment setting within a team-based milieu. They provide a range of individual and group therapy to enhance the social, emotional and psychological functioning of clients in a day treatment environment, often within a community school. Provides supervision and ongoing assessment within a safe environment and teaches strategies to clients dealing with mental health issues

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES INCLUDING ANY REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSING REQUIRED FOR REGULATED PROFESSIONALS

Experience

• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle is a requirement for this role
• A minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with emotional, behavioural or social challenges.
• Child & Youth Care Worker/Practitioner diploma from a recognized community college or Social Service Worker diploma or equivalent in education and experience and professional training deemed acceptable to serve the needs of the client population.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems theory as applied to family, school and community.
• Demonstrated high standard of counselling and professional skills, including the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skills and Knowledge
• Incumbent must be trained in AODA, First Aid, CPR, NVCI and WHMIS.
• Participates in additional Woodview training in consultation with manager.
• Must have in depth knowledge of and be able to implement strength-based and evidence-based practices within their clinical service programs.
• Ability to interpret and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• A capacity for self-development and professional growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and capacity to relate clients.