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General Accountability:

• Provide supervision and treatment for the youth admitted to the Live-In-Treatment program.
• Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Live-In-Treatment program for the youth.
• As part of a clinical team, provides therapy/counselling, casework, group work, advocacy, consultation, education and/or community development.

Direct Care and Support:

• Supervise and engage with children and youth during daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to help clients address personal challenges.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Actively participate in case management and treatment teams for Live-In Treatment clients.
• Assess family, school, and community dynamics affecting client functioning from a Child and Youth Care perspective
• Collaborate with the treatment team to promote acceptable behavior and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Deliver therapeutic programming to youth, families, and treatment groups.
• Foster strong connections with youth and their families.
• Contribute to a safe and therapeutic living environment.
• Plan and participate in special events and recreational activities.

Individualized Care Planning:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and statistics according to agency standards.
• Ensure compliance with treatment plans and agency philosophy.
• Work with youth to build therapeutic relationships and achieve treatment goals.

Crisis Intervention:

• Identify and respond to crises or behavioral issues using de-escalation techniques.
• Manage crisis situations with appropriate strategies.
• Implement emergency procedures to ensure client safety.
• Design and implement crisis safety plans with youth.

Skill Development

• Facilitate treatment groups, life skills training, and recreational activities to support goal attainment.
• Encourage positive behaviors and reinforce coping strategies.
• Provide close support to youth in Live-In Treatment, focusing on recovery and competence.

Family Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families about client progress and involve them in the care process.
• Conduct family psychoeducation to strengthen family dynamics.
• Assist families in developing positive attachments with youth.
• Facilitate training in parenting skills as needed.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
• Prepare reports and summaries for team meetings and treatment reviews.

Collaboration

• Work closely with therapists, social workers, and other professionals to ensure quality care.
• Collaborate effectively with program staff, clinicians, community partners, and families.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss client progress and strategies, providing quality input based on a professional Child and Youth Care perspective.

Community Integration

• Facilitate outings and activities that promote social integration and community involvement.
• Build partnerships with local organizations to enhance resources for clients.

Other Duties

• Internal and/or external committee membership.
• Assist with the management of the wait list through in-depth risk assessment (CSSRS), safety
• planning, and check-ins.
• Attendance at staff meetings and professional development.
• Draws on internal and external resources as required.
• Complete community presentations.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Child & Youth Care Diploma. Social Service Worker, Human Services, Social Work or equivalent
  • Experience supporting adolescent age youth is essential
  •Current certification in First Aid and CPR
  •Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (training available)
  •Must complete a Broad Sector Check screening
  • Valid and Updated Vaccination
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance with $2 million liability for transporting youth is a requirement

•Able to work rotating days, nights and evening the LIT is a 24-hour operation

By Email: careers@kcyfs.com

Keystone is the Lead Agency for child and youth mental health in Grey and Bruce. We help ensure services are accessible, effective, and well-connected across our community.

As part of this role, we lead system planning, identify gaps in care, and advocate for fair and equal access. We also support collaborative programs such as One Stop Talk and the Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway, so families can get the right help when they need it.

We work with over 25 partners, including schools, hospitals, child welfare agencies, and Indigenous organizations, to provide strong, coordinated support for children, youth, and their families.