Counsellor Supervisor - Haliburton, Canada - Child Development Institute

Child Development Institute

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Haliburton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Who we are

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.

Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.

At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities' most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients.

Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.

We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

_Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program _treats youth with Mental Health issues complicated by Learning Disabilities. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, Towhee positively changes the trajectory of kids and staffs lives. This will be one of the most rewarding, magical, and hardest places you will ever work. We provide 10 days of training covering behaviour management, counselling skills, CPI, mental health and learning disabilities. If you are interested in a career in the social services, psychology or teaching and/or want to play a pivotal role in supporting children and youth in feeling safe enough to be their genuine amazing selves - Towhee is the place for you to get real experience, skill building, and be part of that change. Towhee is operated by the LDMH (Learning Disabilities and Mental Health) Stream of CDI, a year-round children's Mental Health Centre in Toronto.

Who we need

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Counselling, the Counsellor Supervisor is responsible for providing on-going support and feedback to staff when needed and requested.

The incumbent is also responsible for helping campers to experience success through adventure-based programming, and experience engaging in supportive counselling interventions with youth.

Counsellor Supervisor will be responsible for two (2) cabins per session, each of which will have three (3) counsellors, and between four (4) and eight (8) campers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Directly supervise, support, and mentor counselling staff, in order to promote the safe, fun, and flexible environment that makes Towhee successful.
Providing guidance, assistance, and direct feedback to counsellors around camper needs, behavioural/social/emotional interventions, and other evolving situations.
Assisting counsellors and other staff with precamp training and preparation
Providing written performance appraisals throughout the summer
Assisting in other areas of the camp by providing direct support and supervision of campers during meal times, evening programs, bedtime routines and night supervision
Working as part of the overall staff team by participating in the planning and implementation of campwide theme programs and activities
Acting as a resource for all staff and campers at Towhee.
Being a part of the greater Towhee Supervisor Team
Adhering to, and interpreting to all staff and campers the policies, practices, and procedures of Camp Towhee, and to act as a positive role model at all times
Work as part of the overall staff team by participating in the planning and implementation of special, campwide theme programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills