Youth Counsellor

Job summary

The Youth Worker will facilitate individual and group programming to support youth facing complex barriers to education and employment. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, providing case management, and maintaining accurate client documentation while fostering community connections.

Job details

[https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/cccustom/Client/Recruitment/jhs_logo-durham-positive_d4225c0d-ca4d-408a-a8f0-12ffd9d9b44b.jpg] POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Youth Worker – Clarington Youth Centres (part time) DEPARTMENT Clarington Youth Centres BARGAINING UNIT CUPE 2936.12 SALARY GRADE Class 5B Level 1 Posting Date October 15, 2026Closing DateOctober 24, 2026: internal applicants October 24, 2026: external applicantsBenefits AccidentVacancyOne (1) Part Time position, Temporary 22 to 24 hours per weekStart DateAs soon as possible About the Program: The Building Momentum for Youth Program is a project funded through the Region of Durham, Community Safety and Well-Being Fund to provide direct service to address the needs of youth experiencing one or more risk factors for involvement in serious violence and crime. It will provide trauma-informed, strengths-based training and supports to help youth build confidence, life skills, positive relationships, and pathways to education and employment through a series of workshops and individual support opportunities. The project will also establish the early foundation for a Youth HUB model in Clarington. About the Role: Working in the Building Momentum for Youth Program, the Youth Worker will engage with youth who face complex barriers to sustaining education and/or seeking employment. Working within a team, this role will effectively facilitate individual and group programming and workshops that focus on personal development, interview and job preparation, life skills, education goals, mentorship, and skill-building certifications. This includes assessment and intake, goal development, advocacy for and linking any wraparound supports, and follow-up activities. Responsibilities Service User Support * Conduct intakes and utilize a team approach to assess strengths and needs, motivations to participate, suitability for program, and make referrals to other programs and services * Facilitate and evaluate relevant and dynamic workshops or activities that support life stability, fundamental job readiness skills, career and education development/exploration, and personal management skills * Utilize counselling modalities such as Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Counselling to provide individual support, elicit program goals and interventions that support youth in their journey within and beyond the program. * Follow up with youth and ancillary contacts to maintain support and support systems for youth. * Monitor program attendance and follow up * Work with and exhibit sensitivity and understanding of the diverse and intersecting identities of youth. * Mentor youth by providing a safe space, structure and predictability within the program * Provide training for certifications, such as Smart Serve, as appropriate Case Management/Documentation: * maintain up to date case notes and client files with clear rational for methods and interventions used, and statistical documentation in accordance with the program requirements * provide case management for a caseload of youth who may face complex barriers and life stability factors * support any bridging opportunities to education, employment or community programs * maintain attendance records and tracking of financial information associated with the youth in program following established procedures * operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva * contributes to the achievement of all service outcomes as developed by the agency and funder * meets all required deadlines * liaises with other agency staff to ensure coordination of services and utilization of available resources * consistently apply agency policies, service standards, best practices and program/funder requirements to the day to day programming Community Engagement and Program Promotion: * Contributes to the program strategy by identifying program areas for process and content improvement and participating in the development and implementation of solutions * Develop and foster community connections with relevant organizations and individuals that support the program mandate * Support the scheduling and collaboration with guest speakers and community partners for collaboration and workshop facilitation * Contribute to and support the implementation of the program promotion strategy for the purpose of participant referral and recruitment * Represent the agency in the community when required for self and program development, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships * Participate in agency meetings, committees, professional development and community events as required Education and Experience * Post-secondary Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a university degree or college diploma in a related field of study. * At least two years experience working with vulnerable or at-risk youth (age 14 to 18). * Experience with group facilitation Skills, Abilities and Knowledge * Strong understanding of youth, the factors that contribute to criminal justice involvement and the developmental needs that support pathways to success. * Strong ability to strategically utilize counselling skills to conduct effective intakes, assessments and support interventions * Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice. * Demonstrates a strong ability to develop rapport with youth * Strong understanding of community resources for youth * Strong ability to facilitate groups and a strong understanding of group dynamics * Strong ability to implement de-escalations skills * Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. * Ability to build collaborative relationships with youth, staff and community. * Demonstrates a clear sense of boundaries, professionalism and confidentiality. * Some knowledge of learning disabilities and support interventions that make learning and participation more equitable * Strong ability to utilize Social Media * Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines * Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Canva Monday to Friday, Occasional Saturday Between hours of 8am to 4pm, 1pm to 8pm

What you’ll do

The Youth Worker will facilitate individual and group programming to support youth facing complex barriers to education and employment. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, providing case management, and maintaining accurate client documentation while fostering community connections.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field. A minimum of two years of experience working with vulnerable or at-risk youth aged 14 to 18 is required.

Benefits

• Accident

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Canva · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Youth counselling
• Case management
• Group facilitation
• Motivational interviewing
• Solution focused counselling
• Trauma-informed practice
• Crisis de-escalation
• Intake assessment
• Advocacy
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office 365
• Canva
• Social media
• Documentation
• Community engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Office Equipment
• Canva (Software)
• Rapport Building
• Microsoft 365
• Promotional Strategies
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Workshop Facilitation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Service Standards
• Program Development
• Promotional Merchandise
• Management
• Case Management
• Medical Records
• Social Work
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Group Dynamics
• Health Risk Assessments
• Problem Solving
• Learning Disabilities
• Life Skills Development
• Microsoft Office
• Mentoring Youth
• Scheduling
• Collaboration
• Coordinating
• Trauma Care
• Solutions Focused

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Youth Counselor
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other