Youth Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada RobertsSmart Centre Full time

The Roberts/Smart Centre (RSC) is looking for enthusiastic, experienced and highly skilled Youth Counsellors to be a part of our team.
- **Creating Opportunities and Resources Against the Trafficking of Humans (CORATH) **_ provides 24/7/365 Anti-Human Trafficking Crisis Support and Mobile Treatment Services for victims and survivors. Community agencies can refer females and 2SLGBTQ2+, ages 12 to 24, to the service, including self-referrals.

This is an **in-person (Ottawa)**, contract position, with potential for permanency, including a generous total rewards package of 3 weeks’ vacation in the first year, sick leave, family responsibility leave, group life/LTD/health/dental benefits and a defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP).

**The Opportunity**:
1. Respond and provide telephone/text and on-site crisis assessments, de-escalation, intervention and support to youth involved in/survivors of human trafficking

2. Coordinate admission to the CORATH _Stabilization and Intervention Program_ including referral to the place of choice of the client wherever possible, and assist clients in accessing the CORATH Treatment Team specialists as indicated.

3. Together with the Treatment Team, and using the Trafficking Stages of Change Model, assist in the development and implementation of client Treatment Plans. Participate in the establishment and implementation of day, evening and/or home-based intervention programs and strategies.

4. Collaborate in the provision of counselling as specifically dictated by the treatment goals.

5. Assist clients in both the _Stabilization and Intervention Program_ and _Individualized Education & Life Skills Incentive Program._ Attend community appointments, and community referrals, as required.

6. Provide wrap-around treatment and support for the client, including individualized mental health treatment, safety planning, harm reduction, complex special needs, and family/caregiver education and support and, together with partners, provide the guidance and oversight for live in placements.

7. Promote good public relations and healthy community partnerships and alliances.

**Qualification, skills, aptitude and ability**
- A CAAT diploma, University degree or equivalent - must be in a related field to providing mental health services to youth and families.
- Experience working with youth involved in human trafficking including supporting individuals affected by a variety of crises including loss, violence, abuse, crime and traumatic events.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and support a 24/7 crisis phone line and service required. Possess skills and experience in crisis assessment, intervention strategies, and crisis counselling/support.
- Demonstrated cultural competence for diverse populations including Indigenous Communities.
- Experience in addictions and harm reduction strategies is an asset.
- Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies.
- Proven ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- A valid driver's license is a requirement.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Salary**: $25.02-$30.63 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- 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 (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

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