Treatment Counselor (per diem)

McKinley Children's Center; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Canada is currently seeking compassionate and energetic individuals for Treatment Counselor positions on a per diem basis. The role involves supporting youth in developing self-help skills and facilitating psychoeducational groups. Candidates should have relevant education or experience in youth counseling. Benefits include medical contributions, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Pay ranges from $22 to $27 per hour.

Benefits

Contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Compassionate, energetic, team-oriented, and self-motivated individuals needed.
• Experience in trauma-informed care or as a counselor with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote youth self-help skills in nutrition and hygiene.
• Support positive youth development through mentoring.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups.

Skills

Compassionate

Energetic

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units of Early Childhood Education

Experience in group home or STRTP for at least one year

Valid certificate as an Alcohol or Drug Counselor

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We are currently in search of, compassionate, energetic, team oriented, and self‑motivated individuals to take on Treatment Counselor positions on a per diem capacity. We participate in a Trauma Informed Integrated Care approach in order to create best possible outcomes for our youth.

About Us:

McKinley is a non‑profit organization serving our communities with education, social services, and counseling. We offer educational services in our non‑public school where we work with local school districts to educate students with learning disabilities. At McKinley, we embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

A typical day includes:

• Promoting and assisting youth with self‑help skills in the areas of nutrition, hygiene, and problem solving.
• Willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week
• Modeling and supporting positive youth development and positive behavioral self‑management through praise, mentoring, and attention.
• Facilitating psychoeducational groups on campus and out in the community.

The ideal candidate for this role will posses JUST ONE of the following:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or Child Development Teaching Permit; or
• Completion of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education; or
• Previously been employed or volunteered at a group home or STRTP for at least one year; or
• Valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; or
• Have relevant experience as determined by CDSS to meet any of the above requirements.

Benefits of joining McKinley:

• Contributions towards Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (assist with graduate school cost if transitioning to full time)
• Employee Referral Bonus

What we offer:

• Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 hourly
• Days: 4/10 work schedule with 3 days of each week