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TITLE: Care and Treatment Worker II (Days)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor
LOCATION: Cookstown, Live-in Treatment Center
JOB NUMBER: CTWII-0825-FT
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Regular
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week
UNIONIZED POSITION: OPSEU Local #332
COMPENSATION: $31.46-$33.86 per hour
EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible
REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: Replacement
INTRODUCTION:
New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a broad range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabeg people which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Care and Treatment Worker supports youth and their families who are experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioral barriers and challenges in an intensive 24-hour therapeutic setting.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:
Employer Paid Group Benefits and an Employer Match Pension Program.
4 weeks paid vacation per year to start (maximum vacation entitlements is 7 weeks).
Additional paid time for sick, birthday, and float.
Employee and Family Assistance Program- provides short-term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs.
Continuous professional development and career opportunities.
Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to co-develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education, Child and Youth Worker(CYW) or equivalent.
Minimum two years' experience supporting youth with complex needs in a therapeutic environment.
SKILLS AND ABILTIES:
Youth and family focused; provides client and family centered approach to care.
Meaningfully engages youth and families and collaborates to facilitate positive change.
Aligns own behavior with the values, needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance by promoting cooperation and commitment.
Demonstrates strong engagement skills using a strengths-based approach and partners with client/family in treatment planning, goal setting and anticipated outcomes.
Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.
Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve.
Continuously assesses and challenges assumptions, personal unconscious bias and commits to understanding diverse perspectives, experiences and their intersectionality.
Commits to ongoing training to build the knowledge, awareness and skills, that contribute to creating a culturally safe environment for staff, clients and families.
Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.
Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.
French language is an asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people's time both at work and home. We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families.
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to effectively deliver crisis intervention using a Ministry approved training program including physical techniques. Training will be provided.
Willingness to travel using agency vehicle. Must have valid driver's license with minimum G2.
Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Care and Treatment Worker II Job Description.
Please submit your application for CTWII-0825-FT by 4pm on Wednesday August 27th, 2025, to https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.
New Path Youth and Family Services is motivated to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth and Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
How can we make the hiring process accessible for you? Please contact Human Resources at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at hr@newpath.ca to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.
