Columbus Child and youth care counsellor Jobs – 11 Openings This Week

Child and Family Counsellor
Herizon House —Ajax, ON
- From $25.43 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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(TEMPORARY FULL TIME) CYC2-CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLOR - EATING DISORDERS UNIT
Ontario Shores Centre for MHS —Whitby, ON
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
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Therapist/Social Worker - Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Focus
Durham Community Health Centre —Oshawa, ON
- $33,235.50–$37,758.50 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Case management
- Psychology
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Casual After School Program Counsellors (5 positions)
Durham Community Health Centre —Oshawa, ON
- $18.60 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
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Youth Worker, Connections Emergency Housing - Contract until November 2026
360°kids —Richmond Hill, ON
- $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
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Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker
Positive Kids Inc —Toronto, ON
- $80 an hour
- Contract
- English
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
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Casual After School Program STEM Instructor
Durham Community Health Centre —Oshawa, ON
- $22.40–$23.40 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
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Youth Worker-Part time Overnight (Connections Emergency Housing)
360°kids —Richmond Hill, ON
- $21.29 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
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Manager, Clinical Services YPS (2026-318-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $75,000–$87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
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Child and Family Counsellor

Herizon House
Ajax, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
RRSP match
Mileage reimbursement
Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Crisis intervention
CPR Certification
Shelters and transitional housing
Trauma-informed care
Intake
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Safety planning
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Case management
Working with families
Working with children and youth
Client consultation
Resource navigation in case management
Client interaction
Driving Licence

Full job description

Overview

Herizon House is a 30-bed emergency shelter supporting women and children leaving abusive relationships. We provide crisis intervention counselling, emergency shelter, housing & legal support, outreach services, and child and family programs.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children. In this role, you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to children living in the shelter, helping them rebuild safety, stability, and confidence. We are seeking a dedicated professional with a degree or diploma in Social Services, Child and Youth Work, Child Development, or a related field, along with experience supporting children who have witnessed abuse.

You will work alongside women to strengthen parenting skills following experiences of violence, while providing children with opportunities for healing, connection, and resilience. Through a family-centred, trauma-informed approach, you will help support the well-being and recovery of the whole family.

Required Skills

·Thorough knowledge of the impacts on children exposed to woman abuse.
Children’s play therapy experience an asset
Awareness and understanding with the diversity in parenting skills and styles, showing a consistent non-judgmental approach that is client-centred
Non-judgmental and feminist approach in working with mothers and children
Thorough knowledge of the systemic barriers women with children may be facing, in particular those involved or past involvement with the Children’s Aid Society
Strong advocacy skills while maintaining a professional approach
Proven violence intervention skills with women and their children
Ability to run child witness groups and parenting groups for abused women
Proven ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and professionals involved in the case management process
Able to give and receive feedback
Highly skilled and proven ability to manage crisis situations that arise in communal environment and with individual clients

Responsibilities:

Conduct intakes and assessments with mother and child/ren and establish goals.
Assess for potential child protection concerns
Provides advocacy with other agencies supporting the family with an emphasis on the child
Develop, implement and facilitate summer programming that is age appropriate for the various ages of children/youth in shelter
Provide appropriate resources and referrals
Empower and educate mothers, children and youth on the effects of witnessing violence
Support mothers, children and youth with individualized safety plans
Provide childcare when necessary to support a mother’s transition
Develop, plan and organize special events and programs for women and children in shelter
Safety planning with children and mothers
Support the daily routine of the shelter
Work collaboratively with the team and support the shelter as needed
Build rapport with families
Support the daily routine of the shelter
Assess and address needs and concerns

Qualifications:

Minimum: Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth and/or Social Services with related experience working with children.
Proven education/training and experience on the issue of gendered based violence and violence against women and children.
Knowledge of the psychological, social, and emotional impacts of gender-based violence & abuse on children, youth, and mothers.
Grounded in a trauma-informed, feminist, and non-judgmental approach to supporting mothers and children navigating shelter environments and systemic barriers.
Proven experience with Feminist Philosophy in Counselling
Understanding of childhood developmental milestones and the specific disruptions caused by exposure to abuse.
Crisis Intervention Experience
Current CPR & First Aid
Current Police Check with Vulnerable Persons check
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is an asset.

This is a CUPE unionized environment.

Herizon House is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We will provide accommodations to applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodation should contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay: From $25.43 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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