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Youth Development Counsellor
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_**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.**_
Youth Opportunities is seeking 1 full-time Youth Development Counsellor
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Provide outreach and specialized support for youth including young survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation, and those at-risk.
- Support youth with making reports to Police, lawyers and accompanying with court-related matters
- Providing case management, system navigation and service coordination for youth participants with complex needs within a housing first for youth framework including positive youth development and youth engagement
- Develop safety plans with youth that include access to 24/7 community based supports
- Provide street outreach, and outreach to students attending secondary and postsecondary education, that reside in group homes
- 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
- Administering assessments to youth (e.g. VI-SPDAT) and initiating participant’s plans as soon as possible (e.g. diversion, family reconnection, rapid rehousing, or shelter intake, etc.).
- 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
- **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.**_
Pay: $23.08-$25.45 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N6A 3C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-22
