York Hills Centre for Children Youth and Families·Aurora, Ontario
The Child and Family Worker provides direct mental health services to children, youth, and families to stabilize and strengthen those in crisis. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external systems to implement evidence-based stabilization plans.
Child and family worker - Path: (Posting #1470)
York Hills is a children and youth mental health agency that offers a wide range of mental health services, supports and partnerships providing meaningful and evidence informed/based treatment to children, and youth, aged 0 to 18 years, and their families.
To learn more about us, including our mission, vision and values please visit our website https://www.yorkhills.ca/ [https://www.yorkhills.ca/]
$58,294 - $61,842
402 Bloomington Road, Aurora, ON. This position will require travel within York Region.
Thirty-five (35) hours/week.
Number of Vacancies: or Evergreen Role:
01
Reporting to the Program Coordinator – PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope), the Child and Family Worker – PATH is responsible for providing direct service to children, youth, and their families. This role is pivotal in addressing a range of mental health issues including emotional, behavioural and/or psychiatric symptoms that may be impacting functioning at home, school and/or in the community. The Child and Family Worker – PATH works with clients to stabilize and strengthen families who have experienced recent crisis in their lives. This role will collaborate with various staff and departments, including upholding the agency’s Mission, Vision and Values while fostering a positive workplace environment.
Completion of a post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working with children, youth, and families.
Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, etc. where applicable
Knowledge of child and youth mental health legislation and regulations.
A willingness to work flexible hours which includes 2 evenings per week; comfortable working in a client's home, the community or school setting as needed.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including editing skills with attention to detail.
Competence in modelling professionalism and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational, solution-based problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrates versatility in the ability to work independently and collaboratively to support agency and program goals.
Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
Demonstrates sound judgement related to the development of collaborative approaches working with children, youth, and their families, including high-risk circumstances and safety planning.
Ability to identify learning needs, seek consultation, and support through supervision.
Experience facilitating groups, webinars, and workshops.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Functional technological skills (e.g., Office 365, MS Office, SharePoint, client information systems, and software applications).
Awareness and appreciation for the dynamics of equity issues (diversity, equity, and inclusion) especially as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, and economic status.
Identification with the strategic mission, vision and values of the organization including inclusion, collaboration, people centred, knowledgeable and courageous.
Driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract, including proof of automobile insurance.
Must possess a satisfactory Police Record Check.
Don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway.
York Hills is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
York Hills is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace. We believe in cultivating a selection process and employment environment without discrimination or harassment, that is inclusive and barrier free.
York Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should you require a code-protected accommodation, through any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used in the applicant screening process by our applicant tracking system (ATS) based on job-related criteria. Our recruitment team reviews all applications and decides which candidates will move forward in our process.
We encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to our online portal [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d83141fd-7aa8-44c6-9601-a2a79b936093&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_CA] by September 08, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
Child and Youth Worker Overnight Awake - LIT
Child and Youth Worker - Live-in Treatment