YOUTH COUNSELOR FULL TIME

Crisis Inc.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to supporting children and families in crisis is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to at-risk youth in a nurturing environment, where you will facilitate daily living activities and engage in therapeutic practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in education or social work and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and the well-being of its residents. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or social work required.
• Experience with at-risk youth is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to appointments and facilitate activities.
• Administer medication and maintain safety protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for innovative solutions.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Flexibility

Crisis Intervention

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Related field degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more.

REPORTS TO: SafeHaven Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport/accompany clients to appointments and placements.
• Administer medication.
• Implement behavior management level system.
• Help create and maintain a positive therapeutic resident living environment (including shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing of small children, laundry and supervising resident activities).
• Supervise, plan and facilitate activities including outside recreation for residents.
• Teach activities of daily living (cooking, shopping, money management, etc.) to residents.
• Contribute to client case files.
• Model appropriate, positive social skills.
• Manage safety of shelter; implement fire and evacuation drills.
• Maintain call logs and other paperwork.
• Perform bed checks each 30 minutes at night if on night shift.
• Follow all KIC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team to find innovative solutions for engaging and working with residents.
• Successful completion of agency trainings including but not limited to TCI, Med Administration, Phone Training, Crisis Intervention, Sexual Assault Crisis Training.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• A passion for working with children and adolescents.
• A true team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Creativity and flexibility, with a sense of humor and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• CPR required at hiring.
• Essential Functions:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.; ability to stand and sit for long periods.
• Climbing and descending stairs.
• Valid driver's license to drive agency vehicles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.