Counsellor, Youth Beyond Barriers - Mississauga, Canada - Associated Youth Services of Peel

Associated Youth Services of Peel

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues.

AYSP's team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking Counsellors to join our Youth Beyond Barriers (YBB) Team. The YBB program provides counselling and weekly youth groups to youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and their families.

Job Type:
Full-time Permanent

Location:
Head office in Peel Region, with requirements to travel within the Peel Region

Union Affiliation:
OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities:

Provide in person and/or virtual counselling and community support to 2SLGBTQ+ youth, ages 1217, and their parents/caregivers
Facilitate weekly support groups for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their parents/caregivers
Develop and maintain strong community partnerships with service providers, networks and coalitions in Peel and assist 2SLGBTQ+ youth in accessing appropriate community services
Participate in community events and activities related to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and act as a community resource
Provide community capacity building workshops and training related to the 2SLGBTQ+ issues
Maintain professional documentation, in the form of assessments, case notes, discharge summaries and statistical information
Participate in biweekly clinical peer supervision and monthly individual supervision
Work flexible hours related to the treatment needs of the clients, evening work will be required
Transport clients in own vehicle as required

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master of Social Work considered an asset.
Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required.
Minimum 2 years counselling experience working with youth and families with complex needs
Significant knowledge of/experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Experience in group leadership and facilitation
Demonstrated ability to work with multineed clients utilizing a goalfocused, strengthbased approach
Assessment, goal formulation and treatment planning skills
Knowledge of and experience in the delivery of clinical interventions, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, trauma

- informed therapy, Systems Theory, family therapy, Crisis Intervention

Demonstrated understanding of the value of nurturing inclusion of diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, sexual, gender, ability and other experiences

Salary Range:
$47,395 - $56,668 yearly

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness

We offer our employees:

3 weeks accrued paid vacation and 5 personal days per year
Registered Retirement Savings plan
Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
Professional development opportunities within the agency
Employerpaid staff training and development
Flexible work schedule
Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage and Employee Assistance Program.