Child & Youth Worker Job in Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre

Child & Youth Worker

Ottawa, ON, CA, Canada

Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre

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Job Description

Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre (CCMHC) provides a wide range of mental health services for children under the age of 12 and their families. We specialize in social, behavioral, emotional and mental health concerns such as aggression, impulsivity, social skills, anxiety, sadness, depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts. CCMHC is committed to ensuring that all programs produce effective and positive outcomes for clients through evaluation, research and the incorporation of evidence-based services and practices. CCMHC is committed to inclusive and equitable services that provide culturally strengthening interventions to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, through direct service delivery and/or referrals to partner organizations.

We are looking for 1 Child & Youth Workers, contract positions to March 31, 2027, to work with families in their homes. A vehicle and driver's license is required. This position requires working evening hours three times per week and may require occasional weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of the requirements of a Child and Youth Worker Diploma or Bachelor of Social Work or Counselling, Psychology or equivalent degree. (Essential)

A minimum of two years relevant children's mental health experience (Preferred).

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of treatment, the developmental and care needs of children, and family dynamics.

A broad knowledge of management strategies to support children with social, emotional and behavioural issues.

Training in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Approach is considered an asset.

Thank you in advance for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre (CCMHC) values diversity in our workforce. We invite applications from all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities. Please let Lea Curran, HR@crossroadschildren.ca, know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police records check for the vulnerable sector.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 19 months

Pay: $57,537.00-$68,538.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person

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