Job Description

Job description:

Temporary Full-Time Contract Position

Frontenac Youth Services is a non-profit Children's Mental Health Centre which has been providing assistance to adolescents struggling emotionally and behaviourally (12-18 years) and their families within the Durham Region since 1972. Frontenac Youth Services is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

We are currently looking for Casual Relief Child and Youth Workers to work in our Live-in Treatment Programs and Day Treat Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Child and Youth Worker or similar diploma (at least in last year of the program). Previous experience working in children's mental health and working knowledge of trauma informed practices. Criminal Reference Check with Broad Sector Screening. Valid Class G driver's license with acceptable driving record, 3 years of experience, and access to a reliable vehicle an asset. Physically capable of successfully completing training and performing crisis intervention techniques, including Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB), as required by the role. Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certification
Frontenac Youth Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (905) 579-1551.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Weekends
Application question(s):

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver's License (Class G) (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3.5 months

Pay: $23.04-$24.06 per hour

Application question(s):

Child and Youth Worker or Similar Diploma (at least in last year of the program).
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

children's mental health : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full G Driver's License (required) Standard First Aid/CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person