1470: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Thunder Bay is seeking a Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor to support Anishinabek youth in a 24-hour home setting. The role involves collaborating with a clinical team to provide therapeutic opportunities and cultural interventions. Candidates should hold an Indigenous Learning Degree or equivalent, have relevant experience, and be flexible with working hours. Competitive hourly salary ranging from $26.48 to $33.54.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Flexible schedule for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or willing to obtain one.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search is required.
• Must participate in certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily therapeutic opportunities for youth in a 24-hour home setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Work collaboratively with cultural, social, emotional, and mental well-being activities.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek youth/families

Activity-based therapeutic interventions

Mental health support experience

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent

Job description

Why Dilico?

Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available

4 – Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date

October 21, 2025

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Manager or designate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of 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 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

Hours of Work

36 hours per week

Salary Range

26.48 To 33.54 Hourly

Apply Directly

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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