Team Lead, Stony Creek Program

at  Nightwind Treatment Centre

BACKGROUND

Nightwind Treatment Centre currently operates three inpatient treatment facilities for youth. We are trauma-informed and integrate indigenous healing into our treatment program. The Canadian Accreditation Council accredits us. We are proud to be dual licensed as a Residential Facility under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and a Residential Addiction Treatment Service under the Mental Health Services Protection Act. We will be expanding our treatment services through Therapeutic Foster Caregiving.
Therapeutic Foster Caregiving is a therapeutic family-based, culturally safe, short-term out of home placement program intended to support children with complex trauma-impacted care needs. This intensive, accredited, wraparound service incorporates a Therapeutic Caregiver, as the primary change agent, working within a Therapeutic Team to provide individualized trauma-informed support primarily to children aged 13 to 17 years. This model may also support younger children with complex care needs. Therapeutic homes are licensed for up to 2 beds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience with indigenous culture
• Experience working with indigenous children and youth in care is essential
• At least 3 years of experience working with youth is essential
• Undergraduate degree and/or diploma in Human Services
• At least 2 years of experience in a management position

Please refer the Job description for details