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Job Ad
Ministry: Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Division: Thistletown Regional Centre
Position Title: ON CALL CHILD & YOUTH THERAPIST
Duration: 10 Irregular-On Call (12 months with possible extension)
Location: 51 Panorama Court, Toronto, M9V 4L8, Toronto Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $949.86 - $1,039.57 per week*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 09510 - Child Care Worker 2
Schedule: 4.7
Category: Health and Social Services
Job ID: 22165

Join the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, TRE-ADD (Treatment, Research and Education for Autism and Developmental Disorders) Residential Program in making a difference in the life of individuals with Autism.
You will: design and implement programs which promote independence in life skills, social, leisure and vocational skills; provide direct care and therapeutic treatment in a residential or community environment; set and review goals and record progress data for individuals with behavioural disorders; organize family visits, provide feedback to parents and teach child management techniques; plan, develop and participate in programming activities for clients; advocate for individual`s rights and needs.
Qualifications:theoretical and practical knowledge of child and youth work acquired through relevant education or experience; knowledge of evidence-based child management and normal and abnormal development and treatment approaches in children with autism and various developmental, physical, behavioural and mental health disorders; knowledge of specialized therapeutic treatment programs, behaviour management and other child management and crisis intervention techniques/strategies; analytical and reasoning skills to identify disorders and reach consensus on treatment; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; knowledge of relevant legislation such as Child and Family Services Act and related policies and guidelines. Successful candidates will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.

Flexibility to work five various eight-hour shifts per month and travel within the service area are required.

Posting Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Closing Date:Thursday, November 12, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
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As an equal opportunity employer, the OPS will provide employment accommodation if required.
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OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.