Full-Time Youth Care Counsellor
1 week ago
Ontario, Canada
Northwest Employment Works
Full-time
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Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance. OMERS Pension plan available to all employees. Competitive salaries. Generous paid vacation time. Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time. Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services. A chance to make a difference in the community.
Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full Time
Under the direction of the Anti-Human Trafficking Program Manager, the Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor will ensure daily needs of youth in care of the program are met by actively providing daily therapeutic opportunities in the twenty-four-hour home setting. The Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor is responsible for working collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.
An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Service Worker or equivalent diploma with relevant work experience will be considered
Three years related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families
Three years experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions to youth including cultural, land-based, recreational, prosocial
Experience working with youth with mental health needs
Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
Ability to work flexible hours
Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift
Must participate in program “On Call” rotation, as designated by Service Manager or designate
Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health
Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities
Training provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures
Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care