Counsellor, Parent Adolescent

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Associated Youth Services of Peel Full time

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking Counsellors to join our dynamic Parent Adolescent & Child Counselling Program. The PACC Program is a home-based, short-term intervention (4-6 months) for children and youth, ages 6-17, and their parents/caregivers. PACC-P includes individual counselling for the child/youth, parent/caregiver support and school collaboration, in order to improve the child/youth’s problem solving and coping skills, decrease family conflict, and strengthen relationships at home and at school.

**Job Type**: Permanent Full-time

**Location**: Head office in Peel Region, with requirements to travel within the Peel Region

**Union Affiliation**: OPSEU Local 592

**Hours of Work**: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide in person, home-based individual and family counselling for children 6-17 years and their families
- Complete assessments, devise goals and implement treatment plans for children/youth and their parents/caregivers participating in the program
- Work collaboratively with school partners, working to improve the home-school linkage
- Coordinate and facilitate parent/caregiver workshops
- Complete client documentation/reports as per agency policies/professional College requirements
- Participate in bi-weekly clinical peer supervision and monthly individual supervision
- Provide referrals to additional and alternative resources, as necessary
- Work flexible hours related to the treatment needs of the clients, regular evening work is required

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master’s degree in Social Work is considered an asset
- Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required
- Minimum one to two years experience providing counselling to children/youth and their families
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development, child/youth and family engagement strategies, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour modification/parenting interventions and DBT Skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-needs clients, providing family-focused intervention utilizing a goal-focused, strength-based approach
- Access to a reliable vehicle and possess a G class license
- Fluency in French or other languages is considered an asset

**Salary Range**: $47,395 - $56,668 yearly

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We offer our employees:

- 3 weeks accrued paid vacation and 5 personal days per year
- Registered Retirement Savings plan
- Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
- Professional development opportunities within the agency
- Employer-paid staff training and development
- Flexible work schedule
- Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage and Employee Assistance Program.



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