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Child and youth worker (navigator program) -outpatient mental health program
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Job description
The Child and Youth Care (CYC) worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support child and adolescent patients in community, home, and school settings. Responsibilities include addressing housing, financial, and daily living skills, facilitating school transitions, and connecting families to appropriate services.
Hard requirements
- CYW certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized community college or university
- 3-5 years of child and adolescent experience preferably in the hospital setting
- Knowledge of children's psycho-social development
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a team
- Competency in assessing risk issues and addressing concerns within the community
- Experience working with high conflict families and deescalating conflict
- Understanding of the school system and support within the Halton community
- Computer skills (Word Processing)
- Satisfactory employment and good attendance record
Pay & benefits
- $36.667 to $44.796 per hour
Work format
- Monday to Friday, 0830 - 1630, and one evening shift per week (1100-1900)
- Hours are subject to change based on operational needs
- Employment type: not stated
- Location type: not stated
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