Youth Counsellor

**Position Summary**:
The purpose of the **Youth Counsellor** position is to deliver a range of services within the That’s a Wrap program, as part of the Halton Youth Attendance Centre in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown. The position is responsible for supporting youth, providing early intervention and prevention programming, as well as family support.

**Job Accountabilities**

Supervision/Counselling and Case Management
- Supervision of a caseload of high-risk youth who are at risk of or are in conflict with the law
- Conduct assessments to identify need and develop a case plan to meet those needs
- Liaise, collaborate and support family members on a regular basis, based on youth consent
- Provide frequent updates of client progress to those involved, based on youth consent
- Facilitate required programs for clients referred to the program, and counsel as required
- Maintain current knowledge on cognitive skills-based programming
- Ensure availability and accuracy of handouts, resources and support materials
- Distribute and collect evaluations to determine the effectiveness of material

Documentation/Administrative
- Ensure case management practices, as outlined in Minimum Standards, are adhered to including all documentation to be complete and properly recorded
- Maintain client file in a timely and efficient manner; assessments, notes, reports, statistical information
- Follow all protocol/procedures as outlined in program manual(s)
- Compile and provide monthly statistical data to the agency
- Provide comprehensive reports to management as required
- To maintain a solid working relationship with all existing collateral agencies/organizations

**Working Conditions and Environment**
- Maintain workplace confidentiality and work within the policies and procedures as outlined, while respecting the mission, vision and principles of the agency
- Conduct self with integrity and respect as it applies to the role as an employee representative of the agency
- Work in a spirit of congeniality with all staff
- Reliable judgment and maintenance of boundaries is required when dealing with clients and other service providers
- Maintain a current understanding of resources/services available in the community which could be of assistance to the clients
- Ability to comply with deadlines as directed by management
- Demonstrate effective time management and an ability to refocus after interruptions from co-workers, clients and management
- Participate in team meetings and other committees as needed
- Participate in relevant training opportunities in order to keep skills and outlook current/effective
- Provide supervision to student placements and/or volunteers as requested by manager
- Represent the agency at community events, public speaking engagements, etc. at the direction of management.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related field
- A minimum of 2 years case management experience working with clients in the criminal justice system is preferred
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written and computer literacy
- A valid license with access to own vehicle required as this position will routinely work out of more than one location
- Priority will be given to those with lived experience
- A cleared Vulnerable Sector CPIC will be required