Child and Youth Counsellor I, Benjamin Road

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Lutherwood-Mental Health Services Full time

LUTHERWOOD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES MENTAL WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING.

To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.

**There is one Full-time contract Child and Youth Counsellor I, Benjamin Road position available starting September 01, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2024, working 37.5 hours per week.**

**Your Role**:

- Undertakes various Child and Youth Care Worker duties in the assigned service area and works with the Primary Youth Worker, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
- Assists with recreational and skills development programming, working individually with clients and/or in a group format.
- Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at Lutherwood. Supports the sustainability of social emotional learning.

**Your Talents and Experience**:

- Ability to design and implement recreational and group programming.
- Ability to communicate openly and honestly and counsel youth, and give and take direction.
- A sound understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Resiliency while working under the physical and emotional stress is necessary.
- Required to hold: completion of CIT or equivalent, current First Aid/CPR certificate, and a “G” class license.
- Diploma or degree in child and youth work or related discipline plus at least one year successful experience as a Child and Youth worker or equivalent.

**What's in it for you?**
- Rate of Pay:

- Job Band **E (hourly wages): Min - $22.26, Mid - $23.93, Max - $26.74**:

- Eligible to participate in Group RRSP and TFSA plans.
- Voluntary eligibility for Pension after 2 years
- 3 weeks Paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year
- Paid Sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise.

Lutherwood requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $22.26-$26.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-21
Expected start date: 2023-09-01

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