Child and Youth Worker

CUPE

Job Title: Child and Youth Worker
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Youth Crisis Intervention Team (YCIT)
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
12, 8, 4 Hour Shifts, weekends, nights, evenings, days (must have M-F day shift availability) Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $37.130 - $43.020 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002982

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 10 November 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 18 November 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as part of the Child, Youth and Family Program, the successful candidate will work as a part of the Youth Crisis Intervention Team (YCIT). The CYC will work primarily in the emergency department in a consult role, assessing youth, up to transitional age (25 years old), who present to the emergency department with a mental health and/or addictions related issue. As a Youth Crisis staff, the CYC is responsible for completing a trauma-informed crisis assessment including (but not limited to); stressors, risks, signs and symptoms of illness, functioning, strengths and supports, to formulate, in collaboration with the patient, family and physician, a disposition and recommendations for care. This may include safety planning, collaboration with community supports, or referrals. When an inpatient admission is recommended, the CYC will collaborate with the inpatient team to coordinate admission, including transfer of accountability. CYCs working on the YCIT may also have coverage responsibilities on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP) and will be oriented to both care areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* College diploma/university degree in child and youth work is required
* Minimum of 1 year experience working in a hospital setting or with adolescents experiencing mental health crisis is required.
* Proven experience working within a brief acute care model preferably within a hospital setting;
* Demonstrated knowledge of health care facilities, community support systems and social service agencies;
* Demonstrated effective organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered environment;
* Working knowledge of French or other languages is an asset;
* Must have satisfactory performance record;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.