50-MH-24: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

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

Job description

50-MH-24: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR

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: Mental Health Counsellor

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $25.08 To 32.73 Hourly

Hours/Week: 36

Closing Date / Apply By: 10/15/2024

Qualifications:

• An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW, or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Services 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 qualifications to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours and/or work at an alternate agency site in the 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 with $1 million liability insurance.
• 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.

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