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TITLE: Care and Treatment Worker II (Days)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor

LOCATION: Cookstown, Live-in Treatment Center

JOB NUMBER: CTWII-0826-T

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

UNIONIZED POSITION: OPSEU Local #332

COMPENSATION: $31.46-$33.86 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 12th, 2026 - April 30th, 2027

REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: Temporary Replacement

INTRODUCTION:

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Care and Treatment Worker support's youth and their families who are experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioural barriers and challenges in an intensive 24-hour therapeutic setting.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We want all staff to feel protected, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:

- Employee and Family Assistance Program - provides short term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs.
- Continuous professional development and career opportunities.
- Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to co-develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them, which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary education, Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or equivalent.
- Minimum two years' experience supporting youth with complex needs in a therapeutic environment.

SKILLS AND ABILTIES:





- Youth and family focused; provides client and family centered approach to care.
- Meaningfully engages youth and families and collaborates to facilitate positive change.
- Aligns own behavior with the values, needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
- Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance by promoting cooperation and commitment.
- Demonstrates strong engagement skills using a strengths-based approach and partners with client/family in treatment planning, goal setting and anticipated outcomes.
- Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.
- Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve.
- Continuously assesses and challenges assumptions, personal unconscious bias and commits to understanding diverse perspectives, experiences and their intersectionality.
- Commits to ongoing training to build the knowledge, awareness and skills, that contribute to creating a culturally protected setting for staff, clients and families.
- Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.
- Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.
- French language is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people's time both at work and home.



We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families.

- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to travel using agency vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license with minimum G2.
- Must be able to effectively deliver crisis intervention using a Ministry approved training program including physical techniques. Training will be provided.

Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Care and Treatment Worker II . Please submit your application for CTWII-0826-T by 4pm Monday August 17th, 2026, to https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

New Path Youth and Family Services is motivated to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth and Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

How can we make the hiring process accessible for you? Please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden) ext 2105 or at [email protected] to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.

📌 Care and Treatment Worker II (Days) - CT-T (Cookstown)
🏢 New Path Youth and Family Services
📍 Cookstown