Job Description

Child Youth Counsellor (CYC) Contract

Job Location:

Halton, (Rattlesnake Point PS in Milton)

Program:

Elementary Day Treatment

Job Type:

Contract, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Contract End Date:

June 30th, 2026

Salary:

$54,811 annually

Number of Positions:

1

Start Date:

ASAP

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Reports To:

Program Manager

What Do We Do:

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it. "We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff". Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Employees receive:

A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Position Summary:

The Day Treatment Child Youth Care Counsellor /Practitioner promotes the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of clients of Woodview in a day treatment setting within a team-based milieu. They provide a range of individual and group therapy to enhance the social, emotional and psychological functioning of clients in a day treatment environment, often within a community school. Provides supervision and ongoing assessment within a safe environment and teaches strategies to clients dealing with mental health issues

Job Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to Including scope of practice)

A. Client Service

Teaches a variety of age appropriate activities to assist individuals to meet their treatment goals. Identifies client's individual academic, behavioural and social needs and modifies programming to meet those needs. Reviews treatment and safety plans with families and prepares all treatment reports. Coordinates and attends outings as determined by program. Monitors students, answers questions and provides assistance with their academic assignments in conjunction with classroom teacher. Completes assessments meets individually with clients to discuss treatment and goals. Provides counseling services to individuals. Works independently or as part of a specific multi-disciplinary team to deliver programs and activities that are determined by the Centre to be beneficial to the clients; such as providing counselling services to individuals, groups, etc; coordinating specific program component and representing the Centre in specific community activities. Serves in a professional and caring manner that respects the needs, wishes and abilities of the clients, and respects the philosophies and values of the Centre, the community and the profession. Travel to client home or school and transport client when needed. Administer client medication as per agency policies.

B. Client Support

Acts as a role model to help clients problem solve and improve self-esteem and social skills Mediates conflicts between clients. Monitors client behaviours, identifies issues and takes corrective actions. Communicates with families, parents and individuals to provide information and support. Incumbent will be responsible for completing all necessary reports for clients in a timely manner. Communicates with families, parents and individuals to provide information and support.

C. School and Community Support

Provides assistance with integration into mainstream schools or other programs, monitoring progress, meeting with, educational staff and recommending strategies to facilitate successful transitions. Participates in service coordination meetings with school and board representatives to communicate information , resolve problems and ensure service needs are met. In addition, staff will assist in setup for case conferences with school and community partners.

D. Team and Agency Support

Represents and promotes the agency in the community. Provides debriefing opportunities for peers, shares information and follows safety strategies to ensure the safety of colleagues. Attends and participates in team meetings to communicate information and review cases. Consults with other service providers to communicate information, resolve problems and ensure a seamless service. Undertakes specific professional activities as determined and assigned by the Centre and/or program team; such as providing counselling services to individuals, families, groups, etc; coordinating specific program component and representing the Centre in specific community activities. Participates in all required staff meetings, case conferences, team meetings, etc. Participates in ongoing evaluation and appraisal of effectiveness of all activities and programs.

E. Administration

Enters daily contact notes in the client file and maintains required reports and recordings. Author clinical reports (Assessment, Treatment Plan and Closing). Shared with family/client according to agency policy timelines Complete intake and assessment tools.

F. Professional Development

Participates in creating a personal plan for continuing professional training and growth. Commitment to keeping abreast and following the current philosophies and operating practices and procedures of the Centre.

G. Other

Complies with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services policies and procedures. Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Including any registration, certification, or licensing required for regulated professionals

Experience

Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to carry clients.

A minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with emotional, behavioral or social challenges. Child & Youth Care Worker/Practitioner diploma from a recognized community college or Social Service Worker diploma or equivalent in education and experience and professional training deemed acceptable to serve the needs of the client population. Demonstrated understanding of systems theory as applied to family, school and community. Demonstrated high standard of counselling and professional skills, including the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Training in First Aid, CPR, NVCI an asset Training in AODA and WHMIS is an asset Effort & Working Conditions*
There will be use of a personal vehicle required. The incumbent in this position may work within a variety of milieus - in classroom settings on a daily basis and within the community for outings on an occasional basis. The hours of work will essentially follow school days with occasional group activity run in the evenings. Incumbents must be responsive and exhibit sound judgment. Manual dexterity is required to use a computer. Incumbent must have the ability to physically perform all responsibilities Travel will be required, so individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, posses a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. A

recent Vulnerable Screening Check (VSC)

certifying that the applicant has not been convicted of any criminal offence, which might be relevant to the position being requested. The hours of work will essentially follow school days with occasional group activity run in the evenings Incumbent must remain committed to the continued objective of reducing risk of injury and occupational illness in the work place. Incumbent is expected to promote the Internal Responsibility System, whereby all parties share responsibility for keeping any health and safety risks to a minimum. Incumbent must abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as any further health and safety responsibilities as outlined in the agency policy and procedure documents. Incumbent must be aware of, and work in accordance with the rules and regulations set out by Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

How To Apply

Please click apply and submit your application on Indeed.

We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $54,811.00 per year

Benefits:

Commuter benefits Company events Mileage reimbursement On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Legally eligible to work in Canada?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person