At a Glance
- Tasks: Support youth through therapeutic programs using DBT and social emotional learning.
- Company: Starling Community Services, dedicated to equity-focused youth support.
- Benefits: Full-time contract position with hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of youth while working in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Degree in child and youth work or related field; experience in youth counselling preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
Apply youth counselling expertise to therapeutic programs at Starling Community Services, using DBT, care planning, and social emotional learning.
The Waterloo work is full-time, on-site, and contract.
This Child and Youth Counsellor II assignment serves clients within treatment and academic components at Benjamin Road, Birchlands.
The position supports safe, goal-focused programming through individual and group counselling.
It also involves multidisciplinary teamwork, family and community liaison, client documentation, and an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, equity-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate safe, goal-focused programs with multidisciplinary teams
- Support social emotional learning and client belonging
- Assess clients and coordinate integrated plans of care
- Participate actively in care planning meetings
- Monitor group budgets and coordinate financial requirements
Requirements
- Child and youth work or related degree or diploma
- Minimum one year of milieu-setting Child and Youth Worker experience
- Case management experience considered an asset
- Ability to set consistent, appropriate limits with youth
- Commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity
Use therapeutic counselling, coordinated care, and inclusive practice to support youth through Starling Community Services programs.
Youth Counsellor Therapeutic Programs in Alton employer: Starling-Community-Services
Starling Community Services offers a supportive workplace environment that values its staff and the community. Employees benefit from flexible benefits and pension options, as well as opportunities for professional growth in various roles focused on mental health, housing, and employment services. The organization is committed to creating a culture of equity and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Contact Details:
Starling-Community-Services Recruitment Team
