Youth Counsellor: Permanent Full Time Position and Maternity Leave
(contract up to one year)
Dalhousie Youth Support Services provides service to youth justice clients. We are seeking a Youth Counsellor who is a skilled and energetic individual able to deliver programs designed to develop client skills with a focus on reducing criminogenic risk factors through motivational case management.
Responsibilities
include but not limited to:
Establish and maintain rapport with the clients
Facilitate one on one and group programs
Achieve and maintain required program outcomes, targets and service levels
Provide case management duties
Maintain client and program files
Maintain accurate and complete verbal and written exchange of information
Collect information for statistical purposes specific to clients and program
Promote and adhere to organizational policies and procedures
Demonstrate ability to model pro-social skills
Demonstrate initiative to work as part of a team to ensure the effective delivery of service to clients
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
University degree in related field
Minimum 2 years demonstrated program facilitation experience
Knowledge of the “What Works?” literature and evidence-based practice
Formal training and experience in the application of motivational case management
Current experience servicing youth justice clients and at risk youth
Strong organizational, effective time management and planning skills
Knowledge and understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Youth Justice Service Delivery System
Analytical ability and effective problem solving skills in assessing client needs
Proficient computer skills: MS office
Multicultural sensitivity and commitment to work with socially and economically disadvantaged
Proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Proven track record in meeting targets and deadlines
Possess crisis intervention abilities and behavioural management skills
Ingenuity in developing alternative strategies to meet individualized programming
Results oriented, highly motivated person able to work independently and cooperatively in a team
Valid Ontario driver’s license with good driving record, current certification in CPR and 1st aid
Current Vulnerable Persons Criminal Reference Check
Please email application by noon September 17, 2010 to
info@dyss.ca Attention: Karen Carr, Executive Director
