Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.
In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!
For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite at www.kinark.on.ca .
What we offer: Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
Employee Wellness Program
Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs
*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)
We currently have an opportunity for: Position Title
CYW LIT Relief
Program Lists
Kinark Child & Family Services -> Peterborough Program
Location
Peterborough, ON K9K 1R2 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp
Regular
Start Date
November 2, 2026
Temporary End Date
Full/Part Time




Part-Time
Relief
Yes
Other Employee Classification (if applicable)
Total # of hours per week
.01
$26.54 to $29.27 CAD
# of Positions
2
Close Date
October 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary: Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, the Residential Child and Youth Worker (CYW) works as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering direct services to clients with mental health needs. The Residential CYW is responsible for providing a safe and therapeutic workplace in which individual client goals are actualized. All Kinark employees share the responsibility of workplace health and safety and the prevention of workplace hazards. Every employee must protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures.
In addition, it is important that the Residential CYW develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with clients, families and guardians and is adept at modeling positive social and problem solving skills, and skilled at behaviour management. This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2860. The position will be scheduled to meet program needs as per the Collective Agreement.
Qualifications: Child and Youth Worker diploma plus at least one year related experience
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonaland administrative skills
Current valid Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate
Training in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour
Understanding group dynamics and solid skills in group and individual counseling
Candidates must also possess good report writing skills
Must have a validOntario driver’s license




Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical
Candidates Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration
** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.
Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment
Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [email protected] (905) 474-9595.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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📌 CYW LIT Relief (Ontario)
🏢 Kinark Child and Family Services
📍 Ontario