Job Summary:
Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience
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Baccalaureate in Child and Youth Care, or a Baccalaureate of Arts with a Major in Psychology or Clinical Counselling, that includes course content relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health such as Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development, Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Group and Family Processes.
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Two (2) years' recent related experience working in a child and youth setting.
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Group planning and facilitation for children with Mental Health challenges and/or developmental difficulties.
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Current CPR certification.
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Broad knowledge of the normal growth and development of children and youth
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Basic knowledge of mental health disorders in children and youth.
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Broad knowledge of Trauma Informed Care including Collaborative Problem Solving.
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Broad Knowledge of Attachment and Self Regulation Theory and Strategies.
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Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability in recognizing and managing transference and counter-transference.
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Demonstrated initiative in providing and participating in age appropriate activities.
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Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to organize work.
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Demonstrated ability to apply computer skills and operate related equipment.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Provincial Health Services Authority
