Full-Time Residential Counsellor (Job #: 072-091924-012)

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:
• Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgent stabilization setting
• Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participant’s involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth
• Creating and providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth
• Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications:
• Completion of post-secondary education in Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, BSW, CYC, Sociology, Psychology)
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience; case management an asset
• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries
• Multilingualism is considered an asset
Requirements:
• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
• Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred