Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a publicly funded charitable organization in the City of Hamilton which provides a spectrum of innovative and evidence-based, mental health services, including congregate care, day treatment, community-based services including in–home and school-based services, to children, youth, families and the community.

The Centre is licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

We are currently seeking several Part -Time Night Live in Treatment Child and Youth Care Practitioners to join our team and work at Charlton Hall site.The Shifts are Awake shifts

Role Overview

Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Night Live in Treatment Child and Youth Care Practitioners is responsible for the provision of day-to-day care and utilizing best practice and evidence informed treatment interventions with children/youth in a residential environment. The Live in Treatment Child and Youth Care Practitioner will perform prime worker/coach duties through developing effective relationships with caregivers/guardians and service providers in the community.

What we Offer

· $24 hour plus 4 % vacation pay and 7% in lieu of benefits

· Employee assistance program

· Onsite parking, business casual dress, and a fantastic team of co-workers

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Providing a safe, predictable, and therapeutic environment for the children and youth in the live in treatment program

· Ensuring the basic needs of the children and youth in the live in treatment program are met

· Maintain clinical records, reports and bed-check checklists according to agency and program policy and procedures

· Handle, dispense and administer medication according to agency and program policy and procedures

· Will provide leadership while in the role of Shift Coordinator, Acting Building Supervisor in the absence of more senior personnel

· Provide telephone crisis support to caregivers as per individual plans





· Attend to facility safety and security, cleanliness as per relevant policy and procedures and checklists

· Adhere to all expectations as outlined in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services( MCCSS) children live in treatment licensing requirements and agency policy and procedure

· When necessary, contact with caregivers/guardians to share pertinent information and treatment updates

· Contribute to the overall case planning as generated by the child/youth, family, school board collaterals and the interdisciplinary team

· Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the residential program.

· Contribute to effective team development and processes to promote team cohesion and communication

· Participate in all mandatory agency and relevant program training and in-service processes.

· Assume responsibility for their own professional development, including keeping up to date with recent developments in the field and acquiring new skills to best serve the children/youth and families within the Program.

Experience Required

· Experience working with children and youth in a treatment setting

Skills Required

· Clinical Skills

· Enhanced Crisis Management Skills

· Enhanced Interpersonal Skills

· Enhanced Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills

· Enhanced Job Task Planning and Organization Skills

· Enhanced Written Skills

· Professionalism Skills

· Oral Communication Skills

Knowledge Required

· Knowledge of child and youth mental health and relevant evidence informed treatment interventions

Education and training Qualification(s)

· Diploma in CYC completed or in progress with commitment for completion, and/or educational equivalent from recognized community college or a BA in a related field

· First Aid

Other requirements

· Broad Records Check done within the last six months

· Medical clearance

· Reference check

Please note that the location of this position is not on bus route. Reliable transportation is required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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