Youth Development Counsellor

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Youth Opportunities Unlimited Full time

**Youth Development Counsellor - Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Opportunities Unlimited**

(1 regular full-time position, 35 hours per week)
- **Be the best YOU**_
- **Being a part of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) means you have a shared passion for supporting youth in reaching their full potential. YOU is a place where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are valued, and help innovate new program ideas to best support youth in our community.**_
- **You can make your impact here Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where the work you do is truly valued. You will have the freedom to excel in your way by serving young people and knowing you are making a difference for our community.**_
- **Come be a part of a team that works alongside youth as they work on goals and be there to celebrate when they achieve those milestones. Help us continue creating a community where youth are embraced and will thrive. **_

Reporting to the Housing-First Programs Team Lead, the Youth Development Counsellor will support youth in a community

**Responsibilities**:

- Mentoring youth with complex needs who have experienced being trafficked, and who require supports not limited to: health, housing, employment, education, financial literacy, relationships
- Providing case management and service coordination for youth participants with complex needs within a housing first for youth framework including positive youth development and youth engagement
- Using motivational interviewing skills and assertive objective-based interactions to guide participants in establishing achievable goal-oriented action plans relating to health, housing, employment, education, financial literacy, relationships
- Delivering appropriate outreach, crisis intervention and harm reduction strategies for youth
- Working collaboratively with a team of youth counsellors within a multi-service youth center
- Creating and maintaining detailed records and reporting through a case management model
- Ensuring all screening, intake, interventions, exits and follow-up procedures are maintained
- Providing YOU representation to relevant community networks, coalitions and events as required
- Working collaboratively with community partners and referring agencies

**Qualifications**:

- University Degree or minimum 2 year College Diploma in human /social services from an accredited institution
- 3-5 years of experience in working with street involved, at-risk, transient youth
- Extensive knowledge of a continuum of local services supporting youth
- Previous experience in case management and service coordination
- Excellent communication - written and oral competencies
- Strong interpersonal abilities and proven youth engagement strategies
- Flexibility, creativity and initiative are essential
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Computer skills using Microsoft office and data management an asset
- Ability to work various shifts and flexible hours; including days, evenings and weekends
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and ongoing access to a vehicle; ability to travel throughout London & Middlesex
- Proficiency in French language an asset

**Rate**:
Applications must be received no later than: June 6, 2023
Please submit a resume and cover letter to: Alex Van Heeswyk, Housing-First Programs Team Lead

Applications should be received electronically in MS word or PDF format as one document.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- **Youth Opportunities Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer that values the richness of a diverse environment. Youth Opportunities Unlimited is committed to providing an accessible workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11. **_
- **Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or as an employee during subsequent employment, they are invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with YOU contact noted above.**_

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**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N6A 3C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-09

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