Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Child and Youth Counsellor (School support)
Organization:
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Division:
Child and Parent Resource Institute - School Support
City:
London
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Permanent, 5 Temporary
Job Code:
09510 - Child Care Worker 2
Salary:
$1,184.70 - $1,336.66 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
216933
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At the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) we provide highly specialized trauma informed mental health and developmental services. These services include Assessment,
Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education. We work with local community services,
building on what they have already done and use evidence based practices to adapt our
approach to the unique needs of each child. CPRI is looking for Child and Youth Counsellors to
provide care and treatment in accordance with the residents' individual treatment program and
in liaison with their families and community agencies. These positions will provide school
support to the clients.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote
a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with
disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of
ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn
more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion
in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of
employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the
"How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Provide care, assessment and treatment in the provision of highly specialized residential
treatment services for children and youth with complex mental health issues and/or
developmental challenges
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, involving clinicians, guardians and community
resources, to utilize best practices, trauma-informed approaches and using a bio-psycho-social
model of care in the treatment of children
• Work during any assigned shift, during a 24 hour period to assist clients with normal activities
of daily living, recognize and report any physical signs and symptoms of health conditions and
provide assessment of clients in accordance to the Plan of Care goals
• Following completion of training, administer medications and treatments in accordance with
CPRI Medication Procedure
• Provide individual care, counselling and group therapy for clients
• Identify stages of behavioural escalation and respond in a clinically appropriate manner to
deescalate the behaviour and develop strategies to reduce the clients concerning behaviours
• Maintain clinical records and documents, actively participate in communication processes with
partners and participate in plan of care meetings, etc.
• Attend regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge
of safeguarding, health and safety and well-being of children and youth being served
• Enhance the social, behavioural and emotional functioning of children and youth within the
classroom
• To plan, collaborate and implement Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP) and individual
programs
• Utilize and review ICMP strategies and individual programs
• Provide feedback to the clinical team and primary counsellors regarding client strengths and
barriers regarding implementation of ICMP and individual plans within the school setting
• Provide educational staff with information and updates on ICMP and individual programs
• Encourage a positive school culture and enhance learning with the teacher and client
• Assist in the integration of the child and youth's treatment goals with the classroom program,
to further the child and youth's overall treatment progress
• Daily documentation on clients in the classroom including data collection as requested by
clinical team
• Transitioning clients to and from school
• Planning and provision of summer programming
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You have successfully completed the:
• Child and Youth Worker program, or
• Developmental Service Worker program, or
• Equivalent with a minimum of one year's experience in a related field following graduation.
Knowledge and Experience
• You have demonstrated experience providing care and treatment to children with physical,
developmental and/or behaviour needs on-site and in the community
• You have knowledge of evidence based practices for children and adolescents with
developmental delay and/or mental health problems, including behavioural modification
strategies, learning theories, counselling skills and clinical practices
• You are able to develop and implement individual client treatment plan reviews, program
evaluation, and educational programs and knowledge of professional, community and facility
resources available to assist the child/family
• You are able to safely and effectively manage behavioural crisis situations and respond in a
trauma-informed approach
Communication Skills
• You have effective oral and written communication skills to liaise and consult with relevant
team members, and provide counsel to residents, their families and community agencies
Additional Information
If you have not completed the Medication Training Program, administering medications and
treatments as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with the CPRI Medication Procedure,
you will be hired in the Child and Youth Assistant (CCW1) salary range ($1,082.59 - $1,195.32 Per
Week) until this is successfully completed.
Additional Information
Address:
• 2 English Permanent, 600 Sanatorium Rd, London, West Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable
Services Sector Screening Requirement
• 5 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 600 Sanatorium Rd, London, West Region,
Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Note:
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy
(ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer
to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the
Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and
Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written
consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were
not obtained directly by you.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not
automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening
check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a
security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s)
will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position
being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept
strictly confidential.
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How to apply:
1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and
tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter
and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using
concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment
process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services
team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility
list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario
Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement,
eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition,
you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service)
applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either
in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service.
Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions
as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can
include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a
former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a
specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific
ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances
around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 23, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications
will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be
contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
