Child Life Specialist

Vacancies: 1

Job start date: As soon as possible

Wage: $25.50 / Hour

Hours: 35 Hours / Week

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Employment conditions: On call, Weekend

Languages: English

Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Security and Safety: Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure

Work Location Information: Various locations

Personal Suitability: Team player, Client focus, Flexibility

Additional Skills: Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills:
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories, Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs, Conduct follow-up assessments, Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community, Resolve conflict situations, Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients, Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research, Assist clients/guests with special needs, Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports. Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance. Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems. Assists children and youth up to 19 years of age with mental health and addiction challenges to transition from the hospital to the community. Accepts referrals that meet eligibility criteria from the inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care clinic programs. Engages clients and families by quickly establishing therapeutic rapport. Facilitates the initial meeting with the patient and new service provider.

Communicates consistently with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologist, child and youth workers, social workers, teachers, and nurses. Approaches patient care with a culturally sensitive, stigma-free and trauma informed lens. Establish and maintain professional alliances with collaborating agencies. Providing individualized and/or crisis supports to children, and youth diagnosed with ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health Disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis. Engage and build relationships with youth and families by demonstrating interest in the individual, positive reinforcement for behaviours and building self-esteem. Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes, such as shift and incident reports, and expense and mileage reports.

Work Setting: Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Location: Work Will be required at these various locations.
106-222 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, On, M9P 3S5
C107-3885 Duke of York Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5B 0E4
2540 Postmaster Drive suite C107 Oakville, Ontario L6M 0N2
8-478 Dundas St W, Oakville ON L6M 4M2

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: dixped@gmail.com

Ad Published on September 13, 2021 and may be extended if position not filled.