Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor - AHT

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking a Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor for a permanent full-time position, focused on providing therapeutic support to Anishinabek youth. The ideal candidate will engage in a collaborative approach to ensure the well-being of youth under care, with a strong emphasis on cultural and activity-based interventions.

Benefits

Optional Hybrid work schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families.
• Experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily therapeutic needs of youth in care are met.
• Collaboratively work with the clinical team for program delivery.
• Participate in cultural and recreational program activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Therapeutic interventions

Cultural awareness

Flexibility

Education

Indigenous Learning Degree or BSW

Diploma in Native Child and Family Work or Social Service Work

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
• A chance to make a difference in the community
  
  

Positions Available: 4 - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 1239

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Anti-Human Trafficking Program Manager, 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 for working 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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Service 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 qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Manager or designate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Work at an alternate agency site in 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
• 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
  
  

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

If you experience issues with our online application system please apply directly at [e-mail] the competition number must be quoted in the email subject line.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.