Youth Counsellor, Odyssey ll

Summary of Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the Youth Counsellor provides a range of intervention and counselling services to youth and / or their families who are adversely affected by their (or others’) use of alcohol and drugs.

The Counsellor must be prepared to work with youth who are in crisis situations. Due to the availability and needs of the youth, work often has to be conducted outside normal office hours

Job Duties

• Participates as a constructive and integral member of the Odyssey II team including consultation, sharing of information and expertise, and participation in weekly staff meetings.
• Assesses youth and family needs and assists youth in establishing goals.
• Provides one-to-one counselling services.
• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Manages and maintains a safe and supportive drop-in environment.
• May facilitate support groups for youth and / or their families.
• Provides outreach services in the community.
• Provides support for youth while they are in the program and, as appropriate, provides follow-up support to youth upon leaving the program.
• Responsible for case management, including evaluation of youth progress.
• Discusses case planning and concerns with members of the team as well as with other professionals in the community, while strictly respecting confidentiality.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of community resources to meet youth and families’ needs.
• Provides liaison, education, and advocacy to other professionals, other agencies, and the community.
• Participates in staff training sessions and public education forums, seminars, and conferences relevant to specific program areas.
• Participates in the evaluation of programs and the collection of data.
• Maintains up-to-date records and completes all required documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

ADDITIONAL ASSETS