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Youth Worker

Kinark Child and Family Services

Oakville, Ontario, Canada Full-time July 09, 2026

Opportunity Description

Qualifications

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  • Graduate of diploma programs in Child and Youth Worker, Community Corrections, Recreation and Leisure, Social Service Worker or Behavioral Sciences.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience is required where you have engaged with a high risk adolescent population presenting criminogenic, cognitive impairment and/or mental health challenges within a youth justice/ mental health residential treatment setting.
  • In lieu of the above noted educational requirements, we will also consider applicants who have a minimum of 7 years experience working with a high risk adolescent population. This experience can be inclusive of criminogenic, cognitive impairment and/or mental health challenges within a youth justice/ mental health treatment setting.
  • Current First Aid/CPR Level C certificate. 
  • Knowledge and working experience with Evidence Based Practices and Dialectical Behavior Therapy is preferred. 
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