Crisis Centre North Bay
Job Posting
Futures Residential Housing Program
Residential Counselor; Casual Part Time
Date of Posting: August 18, 2026
Overview:
Are you interested in working with transitional aged youth between the ages of 16-24 in a goal orientated, residential setting? If so, Crisis Centre North Bay’s Futures Housing Program is looking for an energetic, independent professional with strong leadership qualities to work on a casual part-time basis.
Hours of Operation:
Futures is a residential program that operates 24 hour per day 7 days a week. As a Residential Counselor, shifting requires days, nights and weekend availability.
Qualifications:
· College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant social service field
· Residential experience working in a similar setting is preferred
· Exemplary emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills; both verbal and in written format
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which can be physically demanding
· Knowledge of community resources pertinent to this unique group of individuals (YES, Ontario Works, CAS, community-based addictions and mental health services etc.)
· Excellent judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability
· Ability to establish, support and motivate goal setting
· Experience in facilitating groups and workshops and providing coaching and mentorship
· Knowledge and experience working with evidence informed programming
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Ability to form and maintain strong professional relationships
· Crisis prevention and intervention skills considered an asset
· Suicide intervention training considered an asset
· Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset
· Satisfactory criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Rate of Pay: $26.16
Address cover letter and an updated resume to:
Sue Rinneard, Executive Director
Crisis Centre North Bay
P.O. Box 1407
North Bay, Ontario
P1B 8K6
Send application by:
FAX: 705-472-6236
EMAIL: [email protected]
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This position is posted to fill a current vacancy.
Please advise of any accommodation requirements prior to an interview.
Thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $26.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
