Youth and Family Counsellor

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Intermediate Youth/Family Counsellor provides front-line care for young people normally on rotating shifts providing coverage twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implements and maintains a structured setting that fosters the development of an appropriate level of personal and social functioning for each resident.
2. Is an effective, mature and appropriate role model for each resident to utilize in his/her growth as well as for other staff.
3. Works effectively with other members of the clinical staff in providing a therapeutic milieu.
4. Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
5. Maintains appropriate records.
6. Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular young people and their families including attendance and intervention at case conferences, consultations, school meetings, doctor's appointments, family meetings etc. and related documentation.
7. Maintains the upkeep of the residential living space of the unit, and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department.
8. Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of young people.
9. Shows initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity in all aspects of day-to-day duties, administrative, clinical skill development and interactions with others.
10. Seeks opportunities to take a leadership role.
11. Executes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Child Care, Nursing and minimum of two (2) year's of related experience in working with young people in a residential setting. Current CPR and First Aid Certification. Criminal Records Check and Clearance through the Children's Services Youth Modules. Personal suitability.