Youth Counsellor

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Counsellor provides therapeutic counselling in a group setting, education and awareness presentations, and related services to youth as part of the 52° North Project. This position does **not** provide counselling in individual sessions. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency. The position reports to the Youth Project Manager.

**Duties include**:

- Provide therapeutic counselling in a group setting and other related services according to agency needs.
- Facilitate education and awareness initiatives for youth in various settings.
- Participate in program development, including development and presentation of workshops, group facilitation, and group interventions.
- Attend relevant agency meetings, be knowledgeable about agency programs and community activities, and market agency programs to the community using various methods (in-person, social media, etc.).
- Represent the agency on community committees and/or groups as assigned.
- Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including pre and post service evaluations, correspondence and statistical recording as required.
- Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and consult with the Youth Project Manager.
- Assist with supervision of peers, students and individual cases as required by the agency.
- Perform work outside of regular operating hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Completion of a degree in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work/Indigenous Social Work).
- One to three years of experience working with youth in a related or relevant area.
- One to three years of experience facilitating groups.
- Be eligible for registration with and maintain good standing in a relevant professional association.

Areas of Knowledge:

- Experience in facilitating group work and knowledge of group dynamics
- Experience with evidence-based therapeutic group interventions for youth
- Interviewing, assessment, and evaluation techniques
- Theories of human development, behavior and change - Family Systems Theory
- Theories and practices of communication and conflict resolution
- Theories and practices of trauma
- and violence-informed approaches
- Ability to navigate consent with children, youth, and their caregivers
- Demonstrated ability to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and high-risk clients (suicidal) and refer client to appropriate service provider
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural environments
- Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations
- Demonstrated commitment toward professional growth and keeping up to date with theory and practice
- Ability to promote services including using various social media platforms
- Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner, always displaying professional ethics
- Ability to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, and/or challenging situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

This position is in-scope, CUPE Local 5316.

**Compensation**:
Pay range of $4,812.87 to $5,312.50 per month based on bachelor’s degree and related experience

**Submit resume, cover letter and references to**:
Executive Assistant

Family Service Saskatoon

102-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $4,812.87-$5,312.50 per month

Work Location: In person