Child and Youth Worker
- Job Type
- Other
- Job Level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Location
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Nonprofit
- Company Type
- Nonprofit
About this position
Child and Youth Worker
Intensive Family School Intervention Program (IFSIP)
1 Year Contract, Full Time
In partnership with the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), Blue Hills offers the IFSIP service, which is a model of mental health intervention that provides school consultation and in-school support to students with high mental health needs. Students referred to the service generally require intensive and specific interventions that are best provided within their home school environment. IFSIP offers a specialized program designed to meet individual treatment needs within the parameters of the home school schedule and curriculum. Interventions are developed as enhancements to the established practices and services offered by the school board.
The successful applicant will be part of the intake and assessment process for the service, ensure that treatment interventions are based on evidence-informed interventions, collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated service, and report to the Clinical Manager of Intensive Services responsible for the program.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will possess:
- A Child and Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience post-graduation in working with children in treatment settings/contexts.
- Experience with a variety of therapeutic interventions for children and youth.
- Experience working across sectors (e.g. education, child welfare, healthcare) collaboratively and successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Formal Crisis Prevention/Intervention Training (preferably UMAB), or the ability to complete same.
- Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations
- Confident decision maker able to co-operate and function effectively in a team environment.
- Must be flexible, adaptive and open to new learning.
- Committed to upholding the mission, values and standards of York Hills
- Requirements prior to hiring include: a vulnerable sector screening, valid first aid and CPR certificate, and two step TB test.
- Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational, time management and writing skills. Fluency in French an asset.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license, driver abstract, and a reliable vehicle.
Please apply by December 21, 2018
BlueHills is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process and we respect, encourage, and celebrate the diversity of staff. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
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