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1239: YOUTH INTENSIVE TREATMENT COUNSELLOR


Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Company: Dilico
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly
Posting Closes: November 5, 2024

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



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