Relief Child and Youth Worker - School-Based Day Treatment

Relief Child and Youth Worker - School-Based Day Treatment

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Pay

- $26.97 an hour

Shift and schedule

- Monday to Friday

Location

Barrie, ON

Full job description

Job Description:

Relief Child and Youth Worker – Day Treatment

School Based Simcoe Program

Pay Grid: $26.97/hr $28.52/hr $ 29.77/hr

This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group.

Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment will report directly to the Client Services Supervisor. Our school-based Day Treatment program in Simcoe County has Relief positions available for a Child and Youth Worker. This position requires coverage availability Monday to Friday between 8 AM to 4:30pm from September to the end of June.







In this primary care position, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will implement treatment plans for youth, provide crisis management and behaviour support to youth, and participate in clinical team meetings as required.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):

- Provide behaviour management, observation, assessment, intervention, treatment and documentation within a school setting.
- Provide evidence-based treatment delivered through group sessions and individual programming.
- Provide primary care to 6 - 10 youth/clients within a school setting, monitor, document, and administer treatment needs.
- Work collaboratively with Clinical Therapists to assist the client in achieving their treatment goals and practicing skills in a school based setting
- Provide and receive clinical feedback to inter-disciplinary teams, including participating in treatment meetings as required.
- Related work in the school community which is not client specific - classroom relations,





interactions within the school body, home-school and community partners.
- Assist in helping the client and family utilize wider resources in the educational system and community and advocate on their behalf.
- Develop and implement individual goals, service actions and indicators and ensure the delivery of the specific treatment plan.
- Provide assistance to meet client’s academic goals.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment by providing consistent, predictable and supportive structure and behaviour management techniques.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a Child and Youth Worker Diploma.
- One (1) year of experience within Mental Health is required.
- Experience working with children and mental health






- Understanding group dynamics and strong skills in group and individual counselling.
- Familiarity with fundamentals of working with children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Working knowledge of evidence informed therapy models and techniques.
- Experience working in a classroom setting would be an asset
- Current and valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
- Training in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) considered an asset. Training will be provided to the successful candidates.
- Medication Administration training is an asset. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills.
- Ability to work with children/youth and families in a culturally sensitive manner.






- Computer literacy and effective report writing abilities.
- Enthusiasm, versatility, adaptability and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
- Must have a valid Ontario driver's license.

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