Youth Counsellor in Bowmanville, Ontario at John Howard Society Of Durham
Salary: $23.85/hr
John Howard Society Of Durham
Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 1T5, Canada
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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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
| 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, 2026 |
| Closing Date | October 24, 2026: internal applicants October 24, 2026: external applicants |
| Benefits | Accident |
| Vacancy | One (1) Part Time position, Temporary 22 to 24 hours per week |
| Start Date | As 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 programProvide training for certifications, such as Smart Serve, as appropriate
- 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 requirementsprovide case management for a caseload of youth who may face complex barriers and life stability factorssupport any bridging opportunities to education, employment or community programsmaintain attendance records and tracking of financial information associated with the youth in program following established proceduresoperate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canvacontributes to the achievement of all service outcomes as developed by the agency and fundermeets all required deadlinesliaises with other agency staff to ensure coordination of services and utilization of available resourcesconsistently apply agency policies, service standards, best practices and program/funder requirements to the day to day programming
- Contributes to the program strategy by identifying program areas for process and content improvement and participating in the development and implementation of solutionsDevelop and foster community connections with relevant organizations and individuals that support the program mandateSupport the scheduling and collaboration with guest speakers and community partners for collaboration and workshop facilitationContribute to and support the implementation of the program promotion strategy for the purpose of participant referral and recruitmentRepresent the agency in the community when required for self and program development, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationshipsParticipate in agency meetings, committees, professional development and community events as required
- 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 interventionsDemonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice. Demonstrates a strong ability to develop rapport with youthStrong understanding of community resources for youthStrong ability to facilitate groups and a strong understanding of group dynamicsStrong 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 equitableStrong ability to utilize Social MediaStrong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Canva
Monday to Friday, Occasional Saturday
Between hours of 8am to 4pm, 1pm to 8pm
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Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 1T5, Canada
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