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Child and Youth Counsellor II, Benjamin Road - 6276G
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$27/hr–$34/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Positive Work Culture, Inclusive Workplace Policies, Employee Wellness Initiatives, HOOPP Defined Pension Plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
Posted 1d ago
~38 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Supervise and coach clients through treatment and academic programs using therapeutic techniques like DBT. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and ensure the safety and security of the facility.
Requirements
Requires a degree or diploma in child and youth work with at least one year of experience in a milieu setting. Must possess a G class license and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and CIT training.
Full job description
Join Our Team Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,530 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.
One full-time contract Child and Youth Counsellor II, Benjamin Road, position available, starting on July 20, 2026, and ending on March 31, 2027. Working 37.5 hours per week.
*Day Senior school program - Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
What’s In It for You?
Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $27.97, Mid - $30.30, Max - $34.20
A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly).
15 hours of personal time per year.
Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
Employee Referral Incentive Program.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Staff appreciation events.
Your Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Supervises, monitors, supports and coaches clients throughout the treatment and academic components of their program.
Works in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, to facilitate safe and goal-focused programs for clients.
Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and equity perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
Supports the sustainability of Social emotional learning.
Counsel and support clients through all components of the program using therapeutic techniques such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), both in individual and group settings.
Assesses, develops, and implements plans of care goals and objectives with individual clients, ensuring continuity and integration of treatment, care or custody.
Actively participate in care planning meetings, liaise with families and community partners, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure comprehensive client support.
Collects information, records and maintains client files and updates client and shift data. Communicates information regarding medication with Nurse.
Monitors group budgets and coordinates with the Program Supervisor for additional financial requirements.
Monitors the security of the facility and ensures the safety of the community in alignment with the service mandate.
The above tasks are representative but not all inclusive.
Your Talents and Experience:
A relevant degree or diploma in child and youth work or related discipline with a minimum of one year working in a milieu setting as a Child and Youth Worker.
Case management experience is an asset.
Needs to have experience working with youth.
Demonstrated ability to relate to youth with warmth and understanding and setting consistent appropriate limits.
Highly developed professional, verbal and written skills, with a demonstrated ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while still demonstrating strong decision-making capabilities.
Exceptional organizational skills and the capability of multi-tasking to meet various timelines are essential.
Alignment with the Agency's commitment to anti racism and anti-oppression.
Passionate, aware, and willing to learn about antiracism, anti-oppression and equity.
Required to hold a “G” class license.
First Aid Certificate, CPR, and CIT training.
If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on July 03, 2026.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.
Our Commitment to Equity:
To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.
Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.
Related keywords
Child and Youth WorkMental HealthDBTMilieu SettingAnti-RacismAnti-OppressionEquitySocial Emotional LearningCare PlanningFirst AidCPRCIT TrainingCase ManagementBIPOC Support2SLGBTQIA+ Support
Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit that annually provides children's mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 16,000 people with diverse identities within Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Social Media Disclaimer:
We encourage a useful exchange of comments, questions, criticism and suggestions. However, postings on any of our social media sites must not contain any inappropriate information or images including personally identifying information or messages that risk the privacy of others. Inappropriate postings include but are not limited to hate speech (personal attacks, profanity, racism, etc.), graphic, obscene, explicit or illegal submissions as well as advertisements and defamatory comments. Please report any inappropriate content to [email protected]. Lutherwood reserves the right to delete any inappropriate content. If an individual continues to violate this policy, we reserve the right to block individuals from posting.
Our social media is not staffed by clinicians and we are not able to provide clinical information, advice, service or crisis support over social media. As such, Lutherwood’s social media must not be used in emergency situations. If you need mental health counselling support, call us at 519-749-2932, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require immediate emergency assistance please contact 911. If you need crisis support outside business hours, call:
• Here 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247 or visit www.here247.ca
• Kids Help at 1-800-668-6868 also provides immediate counselling help
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