1281: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact in the community as a Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor. This full-time role involves providing therapeutic support to youth in a caring environment, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. You will work closely with a clinical team to deliver culturally relevant programming that meets the unique needs of Anishinabek youth and families. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of youth.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Flexible work schedule

EFAP for employees and families

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include an Indigenous Learning Degree or BSW.
• Three years experience with Anishinabek youth and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily therapeutic opportunities for youth in a home setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure program delivery.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Cultural competency

Activity-based programming

Mental health support

First Aid/CPR

Education

Indigenous Learning Degree

BSW or equivalent

Native Child and Family Worker diploma

Social Service Worker diploma

Tools

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Job description

1281: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Youth Intensive Treatment Services Manager, the Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor will ensure daily needs of youth in care of the program are met by actively providing daily therapeutic opportunities in the twenty-four hour home setting. The Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly

Hours/Week: 36

Closing Date / Apply By: 2/4/2025

Qualifications:

• An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Service Worker or equivalent diploma with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Three years related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families;
• Three years experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions to youth including cultural, land-based, recreational, prosocial;
• Experience working with youth with mental health needs;
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to work flexible hours; work at an alternate agency site in the same role for the duration of the shift.
• Must participate in program “On Call” rotation, as designated by Service Manager or designate.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health.
• Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities.
• Must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Training will be provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures.