Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in childrens (birth-18 years) mental health, Vanier Childrens Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. As a registered charity and not-for-profit agency, Vanier has been in operation for over 54 years and is funded by the Ontario government. Vanier Children's Mental Wellness mission is to improve the lives of infants, children, and their families through the provision of mental health services based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning (MCYS: Moving on Mental Health).

Position Summary:

This casual callin position is available to work within the residential programs day, afternoon, nights and weekend shifts; and treatment classrooms, as required. The Relief Staff is responsible to provide supervision and care for the children within the program and to assume the duties described in the job description for the position they are replacing, excluding the primary worker responsibilities. With the completion of the Respite Certificate, relief staff is eligible for day respite and Community Bridges shifts/contracts.

Education:

• College diploma or university degree in child and youth work
  

Licenses, Certificates, Training:

• Current Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR C
• Current Safe Management Training
• G driver's license - desirable

Experience:

• Minimum of six months experience

Hours of Work:

• Relief staff are required to be available for a minimum of 12 shifts per month, must work at least five shifts.
• You must be available for one stat over the holiday break and one other stat during the year.
• Shift availability must be submitted 2 months in advance.
• Shifts will be assigned according to availability and seniority 24 hours and above.

Hiring Requirements:

• Broad Record Check (Police Check); Two-Step TB Test and Medical Clearance Required.
• Standard First Aid & CPR Level C + AED
  

Job Type:

• Casual

Salary:

• $22.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• On call

Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply.

Vanier is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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