Individual and Family Counsellor for Black Youth - Contract until December 2026

• Provides trauma informed counselling to 360°kids Black youth
• Support youth in resolving issues and/or fostering space to allow youth to develop to their maximum potential.
• Work as an integral, collaborative, supportive member of small and larger staff groupings in the delivery of counselling services.
• Supports Black youth in accessing additional resources and provides case management supports.
• Provide clinical consultations and support to the members 360°Kids staff.
• Participates in the intake process to our Residential Programs.
• Collaborates with other 360°kids staff members to support clients with a wrap-around approach.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the counselling plan and modify/revise as necessary.
• Completes all mandatory recording and reporting including daily documentation, statistical data collection, and completing registration forms. Provides reports and related information to the Manager of Support Programs as required.
• Maintains on-going supportive relationships with key stakeholders. Advocates with outside agencies in securing placements and client information as related to the individual cases.
• Follows up with and connects with other agencies that support clients.
• Represents the organization and program relationship as required with various segments of the community including schools, Children’s Aid Society, partner agency, clients, and parents.
• With the Manager of Youth Mental Health Services, creates, and implements approved strategies and plans that will result in the achievement of the program’s goals and objectives.
• Assist in the training of personnel and students, as applicable.
• Along with the Manager of Youth Mental Health Services, provides leadership for the student practicum through team building and motivation of employees; oversees plans for the training and development of placement students.
• Participates in regular weekly supervision meetings and performance appraisal meetings on a semiannual basis.
• Attends training workshops and relevant conferences that pertain to the role.
• Other duties as required.

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience required working with Black youth.
• Clinical training and experience in individual counselling.
• Experience with MS Office, with the ability to prepare, and write reports and maintain same.
• Current first aid/CPR certification and Current broad record check (BRC ).
• Car and valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Therapeutic Crisis training (preferred) and Suicide Prevention training. (preferred).
• Experience in assisting youth with psycho/social/physical, educational, emotional, and/or environmental issues in a variety of locations.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding street involvement , homelessness, addictions & human trafficking.
• Excellent assessment skills with experience responding to situations based on available information.
• Possesses strong personal ethics and integrity, as well as, exceptional interpersonal skills, including influencing, consensus/team building, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, management, leadership, motivation, delegation, coaching/mentoring, and empowerment.
• Sound judgment, decision making, and problem-solving ability with the willingness to stand behind and take responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Case management skills including record keeping, client service, building capacity through team approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively.
• Writing and speaking French is an asset.

360°kids