Springboard Services
Putting people at the centre of everything we do.
Employment counselling and training • Youth restorative justice • Community restorative justice • Developmental services • Innovative skill building
51 - 200
YJR-U24-12 Residential Counsellor
July 24
🏢 In-office - Toronto
Springboard Services
Putting people at the centre of everything we do.
Employment counselling and training • Youth restorative justice • Community restorative justice • Developmental services • Innovative skill building
51 - 200
Description
• Provides residential services and programs for youth aged 12-17 in the Youth Justice Residence • Involves client supervision, support, ongoing life skills training, safety, security, and crisis management • Shift work requires flexibility for 7-day, 24-hour coverage
Requirements
• Post-Secondary diploma/degree in the Social Services field, e.g., Child and Youth Worker, Youth Justice • Valid First Aid and CPI certifications • At least one (1) year of recent work experience in services/programs for males aged 12-17 • Working knowledge of the Social and Criminal Justice systems and community resources • Knowledge of relevant counselling practices and effective counselling skills • Adept at using a computer and MS Word Suite • Proven group facilitation skills • Skills in counselling, teaching, group and individual facilitation, and conflict resolution • Assessment skills for service delivery and daily operational issues • Effective crisis intervention skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Identifying and handling confidential materials • Use of conflict resolution and crisis intervention tools • Valid Driver’s License or G1 with commitment to achieving G-2 or G-full
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, permanent staff • Savings plan to support people in various aspects of their lives
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