Residential Night Child and Youth Care Practitioners

Posting Date
Employment Type
Full-time
Rate of Pay
$19.59 per hour
Job Location
Hamilton, ON
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Start Date
Closing Date
Company Information

Lynwood Charlton Centre
Address: 526 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 5E3
Email: hrdept [at] lynwoodcharlton.ca (hrdept[at]lynwoodcharlton[dot]ca)
Website: https://lynwoodcharlton.ca
 

Primary duties

Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Night Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners is responsible for the provision of day-to-day care and utilizing best practice and evidence informed treatment interventions with children/youth in a residential environment. The Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner will perform prime worker/coach duties through developing effective relationships with caregivers/guardians and service providers in the community.

What we Offer

  •  $19.59 hour
  •  Paid time off upon hire
  •  Paid benefits at three months, pension at twelve months 
  •  Employee assistance program

  •  Onsite parking, business casual dress, and a fantastic team of co-workers

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the children and youth in the congregate care program

  • Ensure the basic needs of the children and youth in the program are met
  • Plan, develop and implement individual and group therapeutic programming
  •  Maintain clinical records, assessments and reports according to agency and program policy and procedures
  •  Handle, dispense and administer medication according to agency and program policy and procedures
  •  Will provide leadership while in the role of Shift Coordinator, Acting Building Supervisor in the absence of more senior personnel
  •  Provide telephone crisis support to caregivers as per individual plans
  •  Attend to facility safety and security, cleanliness as per relevant policy and procedure
  •  Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the congregate care program.
  •  Other related duties in alignment with the requirements of the position as supported by the Collective Agreement and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
Skills and Experience Required

Experience Required

  • Experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting

    Skills Required

  •  Clinical Skills
  •  Enhanced Crisis Management Skills
  •  Enhanced Interpersonal Skills
  •  Enhanced Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills
  •  Enhanced Job Task Planning and Organization Skills 
  •  Enhanced Written Skills 
  •  Professionalism Skills
  •  Oral Communication Skills

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions

Education and training Qualification(s)

  • Diploma in CYC completed or in progress with commitment for completion, and/or educational equivalent from recognized community college or a BA in a related field
  •  Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions and experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting required

  •  Experience working night shift is an asset

    Other requirements 

  •  Vulnerable Sector Police Screening done within the last four weeks.
  • Up-to-date immunizations and full medical clearance required.
  •  Reference check 
How To Apply

careers [at] lynwoodcharlton.ca (careers[at]lynwoodcharlton[dot]ca)

 

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