Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a publicly funded charitable organization in the City of Hamilton which provides a spectrum of innovative and evidence-based, mental health services, including residential, day treatment, community-based services including in–home and school-based services, to children, youth, families, and the community.

The Centre is funded and licensed by the Ministry for Children and Youth Services and accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. We are currently looking for a Full Time Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners for our Flamborough site to join our team.

Role Overview

Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner 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.

What we Offer

· Comprehensive group benefits plan inclusive of vision, dental and disability coverage and Life Insurance

· Company pension

· Flexible schedule and paid time off

· Wellness program

· Employee assistance program

· Onsite parking, 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 residential program

· Ensure the basic needs of the children and youth in the residential 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 residential program.

· Other related duties in alignment with the requirements of the position as supported by the Collective Agreement

Experience/Skills Required

· Experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting required

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

· Diploma in CYC, or Equivalent from recognized community college or a BA in a related field

· Certification in CHYMHs assessment or certification obtained within 3 months of hire

· Certification in Safe Management Crisis Intervention Training

· First Aid certification in good standing

We appreciate your interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to all forms of diversity and welcome applications from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. We also welcome candidates with disabilities, as well as all genders and sexualities. Selected candidates with disabilities who require special needs in the selection process will be accommodated to the best of our ability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dundas, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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