Counsellor, Parent Adolescent - 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 dynamic Parent Adolescent & Child Counselling Program. The PACC Program is a home-based, short-term intervention (4-6 months) for children and youth, ages 6-17, and their parents/caregivers.

PACC-P includes individual counselling for the child/youth, parent/caregiver support and school collaboration, in order to improve the child/youth's problem solving and coping skills, decrease family conflict, and strengthen relationships at home and at school.

Job Type:
Permanent Full-time

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, homebased individual and family counselling for children 617 years and their families
Complete assessments, devise goals and implement treatment plans for children/youth and their parents/caregivers participating in the program
Work collaboratively with school partners, working to improve the homeschool linkage
Coordinate and facilitate parent/caregiver workshops
Complete client documentation/reports as per agency policies/professional College requirements
Participate in biweekly clinical peer supervision and monthly individual supervision
Provide referrals to additional and alternative resources, as necessary
Work flexible hours related to the treatment needs of the clients, regular evening work is required

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master's degree in Social Work is 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 one to two years experience providing counselling to children/youth and their families
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, child/youth and family engagement strategies, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour modification/parenting interventions and DBT Skills
Demonstrated ability to work with multineeds clients, providing familyfocused intervention utilizing a goalfocused, strengthbased approach
Access to a reliable vehicle and possess a G class license
Fluency in French or other languages is considered an asset

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.