Malvern Family Resource Centre

Malvern Family Resource Centre

90 Littles Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 5E2 (416) 284-4184  Fax 416-293-1997 Website: www.mfrc.org  Email: [email protected] Youth Support Counsellor Position: Youth Support Counsellor Position Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Department: Youth Centre Summary: This position will provide support to youth and their families through counselling and information.

Roles & Responsibilities Program Delivery & Case Management

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Provide information and referral services to youth and their families Develop and implement intakes, risk assessment, goal/support plans, transition, and follow-up plans with youth and their families Support youth and their families in individual and group counseling sessions Provide crisis intervention through short-term solution focused supports to youth and their families Build informal and formal referral systems for client recruitment and access to services Regular documentation of all client sessions, apply best practices around compilation of case notes Conduct regular psycho-educational workshops on topics relevant to youth issues such as: mental health, addictions, healthy relationships, emotional regulation, behavioral management, cyberbullying etc. Provide counseling support for parents who are experiencing difficulties with their youth Provide information and referral services and support to team as required Outreach

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Support Youth Team in implementing outreach and communication strategy Promote services among network and collaborative tables Develop, link, liaise, and network with local schools, community agencies, and other institutions/stakeholders in north-east Scarborough Reach out and connect with potentially isolated or at-risk youth and provide any necessary internal and external referrals Provide information on community resources available for youth and families Participate in any relevant youth-related committees and networks Administrative Responsibilities

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Adhere to protocols regarding policies, practices, report writing, and data retention Maintains client files, including case notes and discharge summaries Act as an advocate on a local level for systemic improvements within the school and judicial systems Keep statistics on individual counselling sessions, group sessions, referrals, workshops facilitated etc. using internal database Attend workshops and meetings as a representative of Malvern Family Resource Centre Participate on agency committees Ensure the implementation of the Centre’s policies and procedures

1321 Neilson Road, Scarborough, ON, M1B 3C2

416-281-1376

"Strengthening Families is Our Business"

FAX 416-281-8898

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Provide written reports as required Meet deliverables and report on achievement of deliverables with respect to all funded projects Required Skills, Education and Experience  BSW or MSW or relevant experience in support counseling  Experience in providing case management services for youth and families  Knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the complexity of issues arising for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence etc.  Knowledge of a broad range of community resources  Knowledge of the impact of social and cultural issues facing youth  Strong crisis intervention skills, suicide intervention skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines.  Experience in facilitating individual/group counselling  Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft software  Valid Driver’s License with access to a car, an asset  Commitment to anti-racism and non-discrimination practices.  Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams  Assists with other duties as required or as assigned.

Salary Range and Hours of Work

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$42,000 to $46,000 per year plus benefits Some evening and weekend work required

Accountability

The youth support counselor reports to the Youth Manager and consults with the Counselling Team Closing Date: Friday, July 29th, 2016 at 5:00pm - Please send resume and cover letter as one document with your name appearing ‘First Name Last Name – Youth and Family Support Counsellor’ as the attached file name in .doc or .pdf format. No phone calls please! If submitting your candidacy by fax then please mark ‘Attention: Youth and Family Support Counsellor- Hiring Committee’ to 416293-1997 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Malvern Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

1321 Neilson Road, Scarborough, ON, M1B 3C2

416-281-1376

"Strengthening Families is Our Business"

FAX 416-281-8898