Child and Youth Worker
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Job Description
Child and Youth Worker supporting patients in mental health programs at Halton Healthcare. Collaborating on treatment plans, conducting visits, and addressing school-related issues for children and adolescents.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on treatment and academic plans for patients in the REACH program
- Conduct home, school, and community visits to address and support school transitions
- Provide families with support and coaching while connecting them to appropriate levels of services
- Work closely with patients, families, and teams to address school-related issues and transitions
- Accompany patients to school if compliance is an issue
- Ensure patients are receiving appropriate school accommodations
- Engage outpatient mental health program patients in social and recreational activities
- Articulate progress or delays in treatment to ensure a seamless transition
- Ensure timely connection of patients and families to appropriate services in the Emergency Department
Requirements:
- CYW certificate and diploma or degree from a recognized community college or university
- Knowledge and skills in DBT and CBT
- Knowledge and skills in group design, development and implementation
- 3-5 years of child and adolescent experience preferably in the hospital setting
- Knowledge of children's psycho-social development
- Able to work independently and effectively within a team
- Competency in assessing risk issues and addressing concerns within the community and schools
- Experience in working with high conflict families and skills in de-escalating conflict
- Understanding of the school system and support within the Halton community
- Computer skills (Word Processing)
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Accommodations for applicants with disabilities














