Website SOAR Community Services
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
George House offers bed-based housing for youth aged 14-16, providing essential support for high-needs youth in care. Embracing a harm reduction philosophy, the program fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, and high-quality services
As the Child and Youth Counsellor, you will:
1. Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques.
2. Utilize the Agency’s Client Service Model, assist with monitoring and maintenance of planned activities progress in relation to goals and planned outcomes.
3. Advocate for clients when necessary and assist clients in assertiveness and in developing advocacy skills for themselves.
4. Provide individual and/or group life skills training, using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.
5. Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral sources by sharing information, addressing concerns and resolving problems.
6. Monitor, distribute and document medication.
7. Prepare meals/snacks for clients and replenishes kitchen supplies for meals.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Annual salary: Starting at $48,243.00
The Perks
- Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
- 60 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- 15 hours of Wellness Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- Staff wellness activities
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- College Diploma in Child and Youth/Social Services field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience working with youth with complex needs (significant mental health and substance use issues, as well as homelessness issues). Experience working with youth at risk.
- Must have access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required.
Start date: April 28, 2025; as George House is a new program, all new hires are expected to participate in agency and program onboarding from April 28-May 9, 2025
To apply for this job email your details to recruit@soarcs.ca
