Child and Youth Worker

10 month contract; 40 hours per week

Salary: $72,000 to $85,000 based on experience

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About The Agency
Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our diverse and inclusive environment.

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About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Child & Youth Workers (CYW) to join the team at our Jerome D. Diamond (JDD) Adolescent Centre, a specialized children’s mental health centre and a program of JF&CS. The JDD Centre supports adolescents with complex educational, emotional, and/or behavioural needs through a structured treatment program. This positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth during the school year (September to June), and will cover a maternity leave.

 

Responsibilities: ​​

• Deliver direct treatment services (care, coaching and counselling) to youth on a daily basis as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the team and families.

• Support and advocate for clients to ensure they have access to services internally and in the wider community.

• Plan and participate in therapeutic programming and recreational activities (e.g. yoga, art therapy, cooking, CBT).

• Supervise and assist students during non-academic instructional periods, e.g., recess, lunch, arrival/dismissal, etc.

• Participate in school wide events and special observances (e.g. graduation, holidays cultural celebrations, etc.).

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with professional standards and Agency and Day Treatment Policy.

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external professionals to ensure comprehensive service.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:​

• A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work or equivalent.

• Experience working in a Day Treatment Program is an asset.

• Understanding of mental health, trauma informed care, and adolescent development.

• Knowledge of community services and resources relevant to youth and families.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including documentation and time management.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to the needs of a dynamic treatment setting.

• Ability to speak French or another language is considered an asset.

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If you are ready to make a difference and lead innovation in the non-profit sector, we want to hear from you!

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Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs​​

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