Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Overview

Casual position based in Toronto, ON. This is an existing vacancy for five (5) casual Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Day Treatment (CYCP, DT) positions.

• Organize and schedule primary sessions with clients.
• Discuss the purpose of entering the program, goal-setting, and identify needs of the client.
• Facilitate daily treatment / life skills groups.
• Provide treatment-based skills coaching from a DBT framework.
• Document daily expectations (attendance, behaviour tracking sheets, daily logs, diary cards, attendance/behaviour contracts).
• Create and document safety plans (often as part of a multi-disciplinary team) to help keep clients safe in a crisis.
• Provide a wide range of therapeutic interventions from supporting clients to engage in academics (reminders, redirections) to managing defiance and mental health/emotional crises.
• Be a main point of contact for parents/families, treatment team and community partners.
• Occasionally organize community outings, support clients in the community/homes, and accompany to appointments or hospital visits.
• Collaborate with colleagues/community partners to access other services to meet client needs.
• Provide training and supervision to college students (usually 3rd year) in the Child and Youth care program, to allow them to gain field experience in the classroom environment.

• College diploma in Child and Youth Work (CYW) or Child and Youth Care (CYC).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of behaviour management principles and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge in mental health group facilitation.
• Awareness of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and community served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspectives in the context of social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where imbalance of power and privilege may occur and could impact outcomes.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills.
• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate must complete or obtain:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A note that a positive police check does not automatically disqualify a candidate; the check will be reviewed for suitability related to specific duties and responsibilities.

• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to an equitable and inclusive environment for diverse team members and clients.
• Collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• High standards for performance and outcomes, demonstrated through accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your education, certification (if applicable), experience, and how you meet the requirements. Include any additional considerations you deem appropriate. Final date to receive applications:
July 29, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, supporting equity-deserving groups.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s policies, requests for accommodation will be considered during the hiring process. We thank all applicants; only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.