Child & Youth Therapists, Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Toronto, Ontario
Deadline: August 27, 2010
http://www.ohpe.ca/node/11526
 
Child & Youth TherapistsJoin the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in making a difference in the lives of individuals.
You will:
• design and implement programs that promote independence in life skills, social, leisure and vocational skills
• provide direct care and therapeutic treatment in a residential or community environment
• set and review goals and record progress data for individuals with behavioural disorders
• organize family visits and provide feedback to parents and teach child management techniques
• plan, develop and participate in programming activities for clients
• advocate for individuals’ rights and needs
 

These three positions are contracts of up to five months.
Location: 51 Panorama Court, North York, with travel within service areas.
 

Qualifications:
• Ability to travel within service areas.
Therapeutic Treatment Knowledge:
• you have knowledge and experience working with children and youth
• you have experience with the treatment of children with various developmental, physical, behavioural and mental health disorders
• you have knowledge of therapeutic treatment programs, behaviour management and other child management and crisis intervention techniques and strategies
 

Analytical Skills:
• you understand and can interpret relevant legislation such as the Child and Family Services Act and related policies and guidelines
• you use your analytical and reasoning skills to identify disorders and reach consensus on treatment
Communication Skills:
• you have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
 

Mandatory Requirements:
• you must complete a vulnerable sector criminal reference check, which includes a police records check (CPIC)
• you will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certificates
• you must work shifts, including weekends, flexible hours as related to program needs.
 

Salary range: $968 - $1,060 per week
Please apply online, only, at http://www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 29596, by August 27, 2010. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, contact the Regional Recruitment Centre at 1-866-994-8808. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.