Child and Youth Counsellor

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RobertsSmart Centre Full time
The Roberts/Smart Centre (RSC) is looking for enthusiastic experienced and highly skilled people.


Join a team that is small enough for you to make a difference but large enough to improve the province's youth mental health.


RSC provides mental health treatment programs for Ottawa-based youth and youth throughout the province. We serve youth through a family-centred, inclusive and community-based approach.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES of a YOUTH COUNSELLOR:

Responsible for implementing mental health treatment plans on a daily basis to all youth in RSC. This includes assisting youth to gain the skills they need to succeed in life in live-in care, school and community milieus.

These responsibilities include:

  • Establishing and maintaining positive, therapeutic rapport with youth.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of the youth's treatment plan.
  • Participating in the establishment and implementation of day, evening and/or homebased intervention programs and strategies.
  • Liaising and communicating with families, community partners and stakeholders, schools, collateral agencies and the Centre's own internal programs.
  • Participating in recreational/leisure time programs and summer camp activities (and having fun).
  • Facilitating and providing guidance to assist youth to access community resources.
  • Providing an environment in which youth can achieve an appropriate level of living skills, including problem solving, organizational and study skills.
  • Ensuring proper administration of medication as prescribed by a physician, according to policies and procedures and physician's directions.
  • Ensures that the house is maintained and is clean, on a daily basis, in order to ensure a therapeutic milieu at all times.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

  • A CAAT diploma, University degree or equivalent must be in a related field to providing mental health services to youth and families.
  • Demonstrated experience working with youth with moderate to severe behavioural challenges in a Livein treatment environment or school and/or community environment.
  • Must pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course provided by RSC.
  • 1st Aid/CPR 'C' certification from a recognized provider.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently with mínimal supervision.
  • A valid driver's license is a requirement.

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Salary:
$25.02-$30.64 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexible schedule
  • Onsite parking
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person

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