Part Time Child and Youth Worker (George House)

Job summary

The Child and Youth Counsellor supports youth aged 14-16 by assisting with daily living needs, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. They also facilitate life skills groups and therapeutic activities while documenting case notes and incident reports.

Job details

WE’RE HIRING: CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR AT GEORGE HOUSE! Location: Brantford, ON Hours: No guaranteed hours – shift schedule would be one of the following lines: Line 1 - Saturday 4pm-12am and Sunday 4pm to 12am. Line 2 - Saturday 12am-8am. Availability required for Statutory Holidays. Start Date: As soon as possible (Vacant Position) Apply by: September 30th, 2026 | Reference: PT C&Y Counsellor Email Applications to: recruit@soarcs.ca [recruit@soarcs.ca] ABOUT SOAR COMMUNITY SERVICES At SOAR, we believe in lifting communities through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. Serving the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk since 1968, we are accredited in Children and Youth Mental Health, Community Mental Health and Addictions Services and Youth Justice Services through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Our departments include Employment, Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, and Housing. Join a team that’s committed to making a difference – every day. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting for a Part Time Child and Youth Counsellor. This role is a vital part of our George House Team in our Housing Program, supporting individuals aged 14-16 navigating complex challenges in a safe, supportive, bed-based program. We embrace a harm reduction philosophy and work closely with internal and external partners to deliver coordinated, compassionate, and high-impact care. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Child & Youth Counsellor, you’ll be a key part of a dynamic team helping youth build resilience, develop life skills, and move toward brighter futures. Your role includes: * Assist youth with day-to-day needs including medication administration, transportation, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe and clean-living environment. * Implement individualized safety plans and apply Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) strategies to de-escalate situations and maintain a supportive environment. * Lead and support life skills group, recreational activities, and therapeutic outings to promote social, emotional, and coping skill growth. * Support youth in developing problem-solving abilities, healthy coping strategies, and constructive peer and staff relationships. * Complete required daily reports, case notes, and incident documentation in compliance with program standards and licensing requirements. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Diploma in Child & Youth Work or Social Services (preferred) * 2+ years of experience (including placements) supporting youth with complex needs—mental health, substance use, homelessness * Tech-savvy with MS Office and database skills * Vulnerable Sector Check or Broad Record Check required * Child Welfare Check required * Must hold a valid G level driver’s license * Resilience and emotional awareness to manage vicarious trauma WHY JOIN SOAR? * Salary: Starting at $54,093.00 annually. * Benefits: Fitness benefit for you and your family (gym membership, equipment, lessons) * Time off: 24 hours of personal leave (pro-rated first year). * Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for staff and their families. * Wellness activities to support your mental and physical health * A supportive, values-driven workplace that prioritizes your well-being. READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? We’re looking for someone passionate about empowering client voices, connection in community care and inclusion in action! If that’s you, we want to hear from you. OUR COMMITMENT TO JOB SEEKERS SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices. SOAR Community Services is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our workplace and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals with lived and living experience and from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodations as part of the hiring process, please let us know so that we may arrange for their provision. Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No guaranteed hours – shift schedule would be one of the following lines: Line 1 - Saturday 4pm-12am and Sunday 4pm to 12am. Line 2 - Saturday 12am-8am. Availability required for Statutory Holidays.

What you’ll do

The Child and Youth Counsellor supports youth aged 14-16 by assisting with daily living needs, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. They also facilitate life skills groups and therapeutic activities while documenting case notes and incident reports.

Requirements

Candidates should have a diploma in Child and Youth Work or Social Services and at least two years of experience supporting youth with complex needs. A valid G level driver's license and the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector and Child Welfare check are mandatory.

Benefits

• Fitness benefit • Personal leave • Employee assistance plan • Wellness activities

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child and youth work
• Crisis intervention
• Medication administration
• Life skills coaching
• Case documentation
• Harm reduction
• Resilience
• Emotional awareness
• Team collaboration
• Safety planning
• Recreational programming
• Conflict resolution
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Community Mental Health
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Reconciliation
• Mental Health
• Medical Records
• Social Work
• Child Welfare
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Equities
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Life Skills Development
• Medication Administration
• Vicarious Traumatization
• Program Standards
• Technical Acumen

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Child and Youth Worker
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other