Mental Health Family Intervention Worker
Chatham, Ontario•Full-time
CA$27.91 - CA$35.45 hourly
CA$27.91 - CA$35.45 hourly
About the Job
Linck requires one (1) contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) Mental Health Family Intervention Worker starting as soon as possible and lasting for a period of one (1) year.
The incumbent in this position will provide support and education services to families through intensive goal and task-oriented intervention to enhance the families’ ability to understand, support and adaptively respond to the mental health needs of the children and youth. Services are short-term and designed to address behavioural and mental issues according to the mental health treatment goals.
Qualifications:
- Child and Youth Worker Diploma required.
- Over three (3) months and up to including one year related experience.
- CPI Certificate is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of child development and common mental health issues in children.
- Parent management training is considered an asset.
- Tact and discretion are required for working with families that may be experiencing a crisis.
- Skill in interpreting or clarifying information from parents and children/youth in their home.
- Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.
- A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively.
- Computer and keyboarding skills, extensive use of word-processing programs.
- The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
- A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
Please submit your resume by 4:30 pm on May 19, 2026 quoting the posting number to:
Human Resources
Email: careers@linck.org
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from racialized groups; First Nation, Inuit, or Métis persons; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation; and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
About Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (Linck) is an accredited multi-service agency that provides developmental, mental health, youth justice and protection services to children, youth and their families. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.