Support clients with mental health needs as a Residential Child and Youth Worker, using therapeutic relationships and behaviour management skills. Work within Kinark’s interdisciplinary team.
Reporting to the Live-in Treatment Supervisor, the Residential CYW delivers direct services in a safe, therapeutic workplace. The position supports individual client goals while developing relationships with clients, families, and guardians. It also requires modeling positive social and problem-solving skills, managing behaviour, and following workplace health and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver direct services to clients with mental health needs
Provide a safe and therapeutic residential environment
Develop therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and guardians




Model positive social and problem-solving skills
Manage behaviour and support individual client goals
Requirements: Child and Youth Worker diploma and one year related experience
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate
Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour training
Valid Ontario driver’s license and satisfactory required screenings
Bring counselling, report writing, and therapeutic support skills to Kinark’s Residential CYW team serving clients with mental health needs.

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📌 Residential Child Youth Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Kinark Child and Family Services
📍 Ontario