Weekend Youth Counsellor (Sat-Monday) 33 hours/week

Pine River Institute; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth rehabilitation organization in Shelburne seeks dedicated staff to support at-risk students in their daily activities and therapeutic processes. Responsibilities include leading life-skills training, facilitating therapeutic programs, and participating in community events. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to personal growth. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to be part of an impactful program.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Experience and training with at-risk child and youth practices are preferred.
• A valid Driver's License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily life-skill routines for students.
• Guide students in their engagement and expectations.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and discussions.
• Provide behavior management and homework assistance.
• Plan and participate in community events and outings.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress with the therapeutic team.
• Manage conflict and crisis situations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Positive role modeling

Judgement

Integrity

Patience

Self-motivation

Professionalism

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 their 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 October 31, 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.