ABOUT US

SOAR Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• College Diploma and Youth/Social Services field preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience working with youth with complex needs (significant mental health and substance use issues, as well as homelessness issues) Experience working with youth at risk
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required
  Start date: April 28, 2025
  George House is a new program, all new hires are expected to participate in agency and program onboarding from April 28-May 9, 2025
  Apply by: April 2, 2025
  Reference: FT CYC GH, Overnights
  SOAR Community Services Inc. 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.
  The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
  The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact 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 Privacy Act.
  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From $48,243.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• combined student placement and/or paid: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-04-0

George House offers bed-based housing for youth aged 14-16, providing essential support for high-needs youth in care. Embracing a harm reduction philosophy, the program fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, and high-quality services.
As the Child and Youth Counsellor, you will:
· Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques.
· Utilize the Agency’s Client Service Model, assist with monitoring and maintenance of planned activities progress in relation to goals and planned outcomes.
· Advocate for clients when necessary and assist clients in assertiveness and in developing advocacy skills for themselves.
· Provide individual and/or group life skills training, using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.
· Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral sources by sharing information, addressing concerns and resolving problems.
· Monitor, distribute and document medication.
· Prepare meals/snacks for clients and replenishes kitchen supplies for meals.
Hours of work: Overnight 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Static lines