Yjr-u24-15 Residential Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - Springboard

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ABOUT US

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential.

As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community.

Springboard's program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.


WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations.

We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.


We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities.

Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.


THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Class
Union

Department
Community Justice Programs and Youth Homes

Location
Toronto, ON - Downtown

Status
Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate
$47,232.97 per annum

Vacancy Number
YJR-U24-15

Number of vacancies
1

Available
Immediately

Hours/Shifts

  • Tuesday: 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM


  • Wednesday: 11:30 PM

  • Thursday: 7:30 AM


  • Thursday: 11:30 PM

  • Friday: 7:30 AM


  • Friday: 11:00 PM

  • Saturday: 7:00 AM


  • Saturday: 11:00 AM

  • Sunday: 7:00 AM


Terry Fox House is a 24/7, live-in program, which supports male-identifying or non-binary youth who have been charged with an offense and referred for either open custody or detention.

We provide counselling, education support, employment services, life-skills programming, and transitional planning which best supports individuals when they leave the program.

Terry Fox House seeks to meet the needs of the young people we serve through increasing their self-efficacy to reduce the severity and frequency of recidivism.

By providing effective alternatives to closed custody for young people, we are working to decrease the cost to society of these young people continuing involvement within the system by reintegrating them back into communities, as well as work to decrease the number of young people more deeply embedded within these systems, such as closed custody.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Residential Counsellor will be responsible for direct service delivery, supporting the Senior Counsellor with case coordination, and maintaining a structured, trauma-informed and safe setting for 24/7 coverage for the youth in our care, as aligned with ministry operational guidelines.


Requirements:


WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

  • Group Facilitation
  • Provide individuals with direction or advice as to a decision or course of action for their daily living activities including but not limited to; hygiene, budgeting, cooking and preparing meals for youth, nutrition, social skills and community, and achieving specific goals.


  • Support and Counselling

  • Provide counselling and support for clients within the program and for their families. Assist clients in reaching their individual goals, including support/programming and case management.


  • Community Outreach/Outings

  • Oversee and supervise community/recreational outings for individuals or groups of clients, liaise with community partners and referral sources, escorting youth to appointments via house vehicle and TTC.


  • Administrative Duties

  • Provide clerical/reception and administrative support to the program.


  • Health and Safety

  • Foster a safe and healthy work environment for the residents and staff as per policies, procedures and legislation. Deal with crisis situations that may involve volatile behavior.
Youth Engagement & Direct Programming

  • Working closely with the Senior Counsellor and leadership team to support youth, including:
  • Ensuring all youth records are current and complete
  • Supporting with the tracking of youth needs such as clothing, hygiene items
  • Supporting in ensuring all medical/dental/health appointments are arranged and tracked appropriately
  • Support youth with hygiene, life skills, social skills, and individualized planning
  • Develop and administer education based, clientcentered plans. Participate in ongoing program planning and development.
  • Participate in the supervision, training, and developmental growth of new staff members, students and volunteers.


  • Support and Counselling

  • Provide counselling and support to clients within the program and their families. Assist clients in reaching their individual goals, including support/programming and case management.
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