Venture Academy Hiring for Child and Youth Counsellor Full Time

Venture Academy is seeking a Youth Program Counsellor to join our team!

What will you get when you come to Venture Academy?

· An above average salary

· Health benefits

· Paid vacation

· Education benefits

· Great culture

· Room for personal and Professional growth

· A supportive environment built on individual strengths

· A collaborative team culture that wants you to succeed

· Ability to shape future generations

· You’ll be instrumental in restoring families

· Having a profoundly positive impact on youth, families, and the many communities across Canada

What will you be doing? This is a hands-on role working with the youth in our residential assessment and treatment program, who are struggling with mental health, and social issues, behavioural challenges and learning disorders. As an integral part of the team, you may be supporting our clients throughout the day in group, the classroom or outdoors during recreational time. You are a key member of our team and our client’s well-being.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Program Counsellor you will be adept in conflict resolution, crisis intervention and collaborative problem solving. You are a caring individual who leads with empathy and seeks to understand. You possess the ability to quickly establish positive rapport and are able confidently and constructively manage group dynamics. Ultimately, you effectively support youth to make and sustain positive behavioural changes. As a team member you will be responsible for planning, motivating and enthusiastically leading youth in a wide variety of healthy lifestyle and physical activities.

Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate will have direct experience working with youth, preferably in a residential treatment setting, possess a diploma or degree in a related field of study, and be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings/ weekends. Valid driver’s license required.

Venture Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer demonstrated by our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and accessibility. We provide a safe space for all team members to express their individuality within our corporate culture.

Accommodations can be made available upon request for those candidates taking part in the selection process.

Only those qualified will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time (Typically Monday to Friday)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid (required)

Work Location: One location