Youth Counsellor
John Howard Society Of Durham —Bowmanville, ON
- $23.85 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Case management
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John Howard Society Of Durham -
Bowmanville, ON

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Job details

Temporary
$23.85 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Facilitation
Computer operation
Trauma-informed care
Case file maintenance
Intake
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Post-secondary education
Process improvement
De-escalation techniques
Microsoft Office
Social media platforms
Canva
Employment readiness coaching
Bachelor's
Case management
Motivational interviewing
Mentoring
Organizational skills
Working with children and youth
Social Work
Resource navigation in case management
Workshop facilitation experience
College diploma
Strategic partnerships
Community resource coordination
Smart Serve

Full job description

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

September 3, 2026

Closing Date

September 11, 2026: internal applicants
September 20, 2026: external applicants

Benefits

Accident

Vacancy

Two (2) Part Time positions, 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 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

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