CharityVillage

Job Location:                                   Burlington, Norjohn Court location

Program:                                           Woodview Halton Counseling and Outreach (WHCO)

Job Title:                                           Outreach Worker

Position:                                            3 Month Full Time Contract

Salary Range:                                    $54,320 annually

Reports to:                                         Program Manager

Application Deadline:                        October 11, 2024

Position Summary: 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing home, school and community based assessment and treatment for children ages 6 - 17 with mental health needs and/or behavioral needs

• Providing consultation, support and training to parents and schools

• Chairing Service Coordination meetings as required

• Travel throughout the Halton Region

• Maintaining all records and reports as required by the Centre’s policies and procedures

• Facilitating Treatment Groups as required ie) co –facilitating YODA and Parent YODA, running a Social Skills group, Anxiety group, dual diagnosis group, co-facilitating Day Treatment weekly evening Parent Group

• Providing day treatment classroom coverage, as needed

Qualifications:

• Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work or CYC with 3 or more years of direct counseling and/or outreach experience with youth in a clinical setting 

• Minimum of 3 years providing treatment to youth with mental health needs

• Ability to work flexible hours, including 3 evenings per week, as needed

• Valid driver’s license and daily use of own vehicle

• Valid police check

• Experience counseling youth using the following modalities: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Management Skills

• Proven ability to manage time and caseload independently as well as function as supportive member of treatment team

• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal