Casual Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Become a vital part of Strides Toronto’s team as a Casual Child and Youth Care Practitioner. In this role, you’ll organize sessions, facilitate life skills groups, and support client needs in a collaborative environment.

Strides Toronto is currently hiring five casual practitioners for Day Treatment positions in a dynamic setting. You will focus on goal-setting, provide therapeutic interventions, and document client progress as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This role is critical for clients' safety and well-being, and it offers significant growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and organize primary sessions with clients

• Facilitate daily treatment and life skills groups

• Provide coaching based on a DBT framework

• Document daily client expectations and behavior tracking

• Create safety plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Requirements:

• College diploma in Child and Youth Work or Child and Youth Care

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Understanding of crisis management and behavior principles

• Knowledge of mental health group facilitation

• Awareness of diversity and inclusion principles

Support youth and families effectively at Strides Toronto and grow in your caregiving skills.
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