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:

• Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques.
• Utilize the Agency’s Client Service Model, assist with monitoring and maintenance of planned activities progress in relation to goals and planned outcomes.
• Advocate for clients when necessary and assist clients in assertiveness and in developing advocacy skills for themselves. 
• 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.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral sources by sharing information, addressing concerns and resolving problems.
• Monitor, distribute and document medication.
• Prepare meals/snacks for clients and replenishes kitchen supplies for meals.

Hours of work: Variety of shifts available, days, afternoons and nights, most include combination of weekday and weekend shifts. 6 Static lines available and 4 relief/casual lines.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Annual salary: Starting at $24.74 plus shift premiums

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 a valid Driver’s License
• 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