Counsellor – LITS Nights

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 line
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• This is a current vacancy