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Job Title: Child and Youth Worker
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Child/Adolescent Mental Health
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
12, 8, 4 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $37.130 - $43.020 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002717 (subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as part of the Child, Youth and Family Program, the successful candidate's primary duties will be to support the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP) with potential cross coverage of the Youth Crisis Team. In the primary role, the successful candidate will work with the interdisciplinary team and provide assessment, develop individualized care plans, safety plans and implement behavioural intervention as needed. The CYC is responsible for facilitating daily groups, collaborating with caregivers and others, to support patient functioning and treatment goals. When required, the successful candidate may cross over and support youth crisis in the completion of assessments for patients up to 24 years of age in the emergency department. Assessment and collaboration to determine disposition and connecting patients with community resources are key components of this service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma/university degree in child and youth work is required.
• Minimum of two years work experience in an acute child & adolescent inpatient or crisis program is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a mental health program (i.e. outpatient, mental health case management, etc.) is required.
• Experience in crisis assessment and short-term treatment of children and adolescents experiencing severe mental health disorders preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to assess youth and problem solve solutions to complex concerns is required.
• Experience in facilitating psychoeducational or skills based groups is required
• Training in CBT, DBT, Brief Intervention is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care facilities, community support systems and social service agencies;
• Demonstrated effective organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered environment;
• Working knowledge of French or other languages is an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;
  

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.