Youth Counsellor - Lanark, Leeds and Grenville

In partnership with Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH), Rebound Choices is a 10-week prevention and early intervention group program that provides education and practical skills to assist youth in making healthy life choices specifically in the areas of substance use. This program is offered in both school and community settings throughout the year. Working collaboratively as part of the team, the Youth Counsellor will be responsible for the assessment and counseling of interested participants of the Rebound Choices program. The Counsellor will also assist with delivery of the group, including facilitation, as required.

This position will be based in Brockville, but the successful applicant must be willing to work from any location within the service area of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

Key Functions of the Position:

• Screening, assessment and supportive counseling
• Linkage to external supports and ongoing services
• Program support as needed, including session presentations, activities, group management and
• volunteer support
• Documentation and statistical reporting
• Public education, training and other duties, as required

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work (or equivalent) and registration with the College of Social Workers, College of
• Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or Canadian Addiction Counsellors (CACCF)
• Clinical experience in addictions and mental health field
• Experience in youth/child/family counseling in areas including (but not limited to) trauma, suicide risk
• assessment, anxiety and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based models of intervention and harm reduction
• philosophy
• Experience with development and delivery of formal and informal training and presentations
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with required insurance
• Satisfactory Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Standard First Aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certifications are considered assets

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong networking and relationship building skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills (record keeping and statistics)
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to change
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, learning and continuous development

Applications will be received no later than Monday, December 6, 2021 at 4:00pm. Please indicate position you are applying for in the subject line. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resume and cover letter by email to:

Sue Poldervaart – Executive Director  jobs@rnjyouth.com

For more information, please visit our website at www.rnjyouth.com

RNJ Youth Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

 For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.