Youth worker Jobs in Whitby, ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Working as part of the Child, Youth and Family Program, the successful candidate will work as a part of the Youth Crisis Intervention Team (YCIT). The CYC will work primarily in the emergency department in a consult role, assessing youth, up to transitional age (25 years old), who present to the emergency department with a mental health and / or addictions related issue. As a Youth Crisis staff, the CYC is responsible for completing a trauma-informed crisis assessment including (but not limited to); stressors, risks, signs and symptoms of illness, functioning, strengths and supports, to formulate, in collaboration with the patient, family and physician, a disposition and recommendations for care. This may include safety planning, collaboration with community supports, or referrals. When an inpatient admission is recommended, the CYC will collaborate with the inpatient team to coordinate admission, including transfer of accountability. CYCs working on the YCIT may also have coverage responsibilities on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP) and will be oriented to both care areas.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• College diploma / university degree in child and youth work is required
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a hospital setting or with adolescents experiencing mental health crisis is required.
• Proven experience working within a brief acute care model preferably within a hospital setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care facilities, community support systems and social service agencies;
• Demonstrated effective organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered environment;
• Working knowledge of French or other languages is an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.