One (1) Contract full-time Position (12 months)
Counsellor LITS – Nights
40 hours per week
This is a unionized position
MANAGER
Clinical Manager
SERVICE
Live-In Treatment Services (LITS)
Rotary House
JOB RATE
$29.51 / per hour
Position Summary
This is a 12-week live in program for youth aged 12-18 years old – located in Niagara Falls. The youth who attend this program have been identified with a mental health and / or behavioural concern that impacts them individually and within their family unit. Your main role during your shift will be to support youth with therapeutic skills / strategies if they wake and are experiencing difficulties with emotions; to complete Nightly checklists; upload outstanding documentation; Securing of the house; room checks and to support Day staff with morning routines (i.e., wake-ups and medication).
Qualifications
- Child and Youth Worker Certificate, Social Services Diploma, or equivalent;
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children and youth, preferably in a live-in-treatment environment;
- Familiarity with offering services via virtual platforms (i.e. email, text, online counselling) would be considered an asset;
- If direct virtual supports are unfamiliar then an understanding of the various forms of virtual care, as well as an understanding of clinical and privacy responsibilities would be an asset;
- Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention;
- Good communication and organizational skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check within six (6) months;
- Current certification in Emergency First Aid CPR C and AED, Safe Management Training, and Safe Food Handling;
- Valid Driver’s License, able to supply own vehicle and be insurable to drive in Ontario;
- Meets medical requirements under the CYFSA, Regulations for Licensing of Residences;
- Bilingual in (French and English) is preferred;
- Experience working with the Indigenous population is an asset.
Application
A resume to HR@Pathstone.ca with “2025-54 – Counsellor LITS Nights (40hrs) – TFT” in the subject lineOnly those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted#J-18808-Ljbffr