Full-Time Youth Counsellor, Team Lead

Pine River Institute; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading youth support program in Shelburne, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated individual to support at-risk youth through daily academic and therapeutic activities. Responsibilities include facilitating programs, promoting life skills, and working collaboratively with a therapeutic team. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and strong interpersonal skills for this rewarding position.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Sound judgement, integrity, patience, and a sense of humour.
• Experience with at-risk child and youth practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily life-skill routines.
• Guide students’ participation in programming.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Role modeling

Education

Diploma or University degree in relevant area

Job description

As an employer, PRI endeavours to create an environment where staff can reach their full potential through ongoing learning. Our workplace strives to embrace individual differences, to recognize, appreciate, and respond to uniqueness, to encourage every member of our team to bring their whole self to work.

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: $24/hour

The ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, communication, and positive role modeling skills. This position reports to the Team Therapist and Program Manager with responsibilities that include but are not limited to organizing, leading, and participating in student’s daily academic work, recreational and therapeutic activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all daily life-skill routines (self-care, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
• Guiding and supporting students’ engagement in daily programming schedule and campus expectations
• Facilitate/co-facilitate therapeutic groups/programming, group meetings & discussions
• Support family communications as necessary
• Provide classroom behaviour management and homework assistance during study hall evening programming.
• Support student organization and teamwork of scheduled chores
• Plan, organize and participate in holiday and community events, off-campus outings and team camp trips (may be overnight)
• Support the planning of transition & graduation ceremonies
• Development of student action plans
• Coordination of student recreational activities
• Contribute, as part of a multi-disciplinary therapeutic team to evaluate student progress and support individual plan modifications as required
• Help ensure the therapeutic goals of the program are fulfilled
• Ensure individual therapeutic plan for the students are realized
• Manage and de-escalate conflictual and/or crisis situations (ie: student disagreements, AWOLs, etc.)
• Provide written reports as required in a timely and comprehensive manner

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrated sound judgement, integrity, patience, commitment and a sense of humour
• Diploma or University degree in relevant area
• Some experience and training with at risk child and youth practices
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and professional
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development
• Valid Driver’s License

We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative program.

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Jess Bondy, Human Resources Manager, [e-mail] or by Fax at 519-925-2405 or mail to Administration Office at 485289 County Rd 11 Unit 1, Shelburne ON L9V 3M8 by August 25, 2025.

We thank all candidates who apply. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Pine River Institute ensures that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please advise in advance of attending an interview.