About the role
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Educator is responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the Residence Program. This program offers 14 weeks of family counselling for families experiencing difficulties with their adolescents. This includes an eight-week structured therapeutic program of respite, residential care for the youth (aged 12-17 years).
Responsibilities:
Facilitate psycho-educational groups for teens.
Supervise that daily routines are followed by teens in the Residence, complete daily report forms.
Ensure the completion of Intervention Plans for the teens in the Residence assigned to you.
Record observations in the Family Work Forms package of the database every Thursday evening.
Communicate with other team members by using main and individual logs.
Verify that termination reports of assigned teens are completed in a timely manner.
Perform additional duties as necessary or as assigned.
Participate in bi-weekly team meetings on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Minimum of a CEGEP Diploma in Special Care Counselling or related field.
1 to 2 years of experience working with adolescents.
Experience working in a residential setting is a plus.
Experience working with at risk youth and families a major asset.
Bilingualism is required - Communication skills (both written and oral).
Team player; strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently, yet in great collaboration with colleagues.
Ability to supervise a small number of adolescents effectively.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.22-$27.88 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- working with youth: 1 year (required)
Language:
- French (required)
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About AMCAL Family Services
Your family matters…building healthy family relationships for over 40 years
AMCAL Family Services’ team of professionals is committed to promoting and preserving healthy family relationships. As a community-based organization, we will anticipate, advocate and advance the role of families, thereby strengthening communities.
In all its programs, services and staff training, the agency takes a holistic approach to its clients, and a multidisciplinary approach to collaborating with other professionals and community organizations to best address the issues its clients identify, and promote a continuum of care for families facing challenges.
We believe that families have an inner strength & resources for coping with & resolving issues that arise. Our programs & services emphasize the exploration of individual and family competencies.
All of AMCAL’s programs & services identify clear goals, employ parent-supportive practices & develop strategies to promote positive change and healthier families. In our commitment to adhere to best professional practices, especially regarding consistency of care of clients and accountability of staff, we apply an intentional evaluation protocol in all our programs & services, & staff engages in ongoing professional reflection.
Values Nurturing: AMCAL believes in nurturing and promoting positive family relationships Respect: AMCAL respects the choices of families and empowers them to take control of their situation Support: AMCAL recognizes the uniqueness of each family and seeks to understand and support the family in achieving healthier relationships Integrity: AMCAL incorporates the highest level of integrity in its governance, administration, and programs with the ultimate goal of achieving the mission and vision of the organization Collaboration: AMCAL believes in building collaborative partnerships with community agencies, public institutions, schools and businesses to foster and enhance healthy family relationships
About the role
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Educator is responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for teens in the Residence Program. This program offers 14 weeks of family counselling for families experiencing difficulties with their adolescents. This includes an eight-week structured therapeutic program of respite, residential care for the youth (aged 12-17 years).
Responsibilities:
Facilitate psycho-educational groups for teens.
Supervise that daily routines are followed by teens in the Residence, complete daily report forms.
Ensure the completion of Intervention Plans for the teens in the Residence assigned to you.
Record observations in the Family Work Forms package of the database every Thursday evening.
Communicate with other team members by using main and individual logs.
Verify that termination reports of assigned teens are completed in a timely manner.
Perform additional duties as necessary or as assigned.
Participate in bi-weekly team meetings on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Minimum of a CEGEP Diploma in Special Care Counselling or related field.
1 to 2 years of experience working with adolescents.
Experience working in a residential setting is a plus.
Experience working with at risk youth and families a major asset.
Bilingualism is required - Communication skills (both written and oral).
Team player; strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently, yet in great collaboration with colleagues.
Ability to supervise a small number of adolescents effectively.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.22-$27.88 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- working with youth: 1 year (required)
Language:
- French (required)
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About AMCAL Family Services
Your family matters…building healthy family relationships for over 40 years
AMCAL Family Services’ team of professionals is committed to promoting and preserving healthy family relationships. As a community-based organization, we will anticipate, advocate and advance the role of families, thereby strengthening communities.
In all its programs, services and staff training, the agency takes a holistic approach to its clients, and a multidisciplinary approach to collaborating with other professionals and community organizations to best address the issues its clients identify, and promote a continuum of care for families facing challenges.
We believe that families have an inner strength & resources for coping with & resolving issues that arise. Our programs & services emphasize the exploration of individual and family competencies.
All of AMCAL’s programs & services identify clear goals, employ parent-supportive practices & develop strategies to promote positive change and healthier families. In our commitment to adhere to best professional practices, especially regarding consistency of care of clients and accountability of staff, we apply an intentional evaluation protocol in all our programs & services, & staff engages in ongoing professional reflection.
Values Nurturing: AMCAL believes in nurturing and promoting positive family relationships Respect: AMCAL respects the choices of families and empowers them to take control of their situation Support: AMCAL recognizes the uniqueness of each family and seeks to understand and support the family in achieving healthier relationships Integrity: AMCAL incorporates the highest level of integrity in its governance, administration, and programs with the ultimate goal of achieving the mission and vision of the organization Collaboration: AMCAL believes in building collaborative partnerships with community agencies, public institutions, schools and businesses to foster and enhance healthy family relationships