Day Treatment Counsellor Assistant

EveryMind•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$42,552 - CA$49,787•Hybrid

About The Position

EveryMind Mental Health Services is seeking a dedicated Child & Youth Worker for a Day Treatment Counsellor Assistant role within a day treatment classroom. This program supports children aged 4-11 who face significant emotional, behavioral, or relationship challenges. EveryMind is an accredited center focused on providing high-quality mental health services in a client-centered, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Child & Youth Worker diploma with a minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent.
Registration with the Ontario College of Child and Youth Care or eligibility.
Thorough knowledge of mental health issues and ability to work from a trauma-informed lens.
Proven understanding of a milieu environment and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong oral and written communication skills, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Strong understanding of role boundaries.
Ability to respond to and support client's unique mental health needs within a therapeutic environment, multi-disciplinary plan, and integrated school setting.
Availability to work late afternoons and evenings for meetings and family reviews.
Availability to work the academic year (position does not operate during school breaks).
Knowledge of client care information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Current standard First Aid Certificate and UMAB certification.
Valid Ontario Driver’s license (Full G Class) and use of a vehicle.
Comfort in driving clients throughout the Peel region.
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Pre-Employment Medical screening (including TB test, MMR, TD, Polio, Covid-19 Vaccination).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Day Treatment Counsellor and classroom teacher to maintain a therapeutic environment.
Support the Day Treatment Counsellor in individual, group, and caregiver counseling sessions.
Address and support clients' unique mental health needs within a therapeutic and multi-disciplinary framework.
Take a lead role in the classroom in the absence of the Day Treatment Counsellor, developing and implementing treatment and social skills groups.
Ensure client safety and well-being by adhering to policies and procedures.
Implement and adhere to client-specific treatment goals.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, host school/school board, and other professionals.
Liaise with families/caregivers as needed.
Complete observation sheets and assist with client records and data documentation.
Maintain current training in first aid, medications, and physical intervention techniques.
Plan and participate in client activities.
Purchase program supplies and account for expenditures.
Transport clients as required.

Benefits

Hybrid work
Exceptional training and development opportunities
Education Assistance Plan
4 weeks paid vacation
2 float days
Paid personal leave days
11 paid public holidays
Extended Health Plan with $1000 for mental health supports
Flexible Health Spending Account
Extended Health and Dental benefits plan (premiums fully paid by employer)
Income protection Sick leave Plan
Life insurance
Free, confidential 24/7 counseling and mental health support via Employee and Family Assistance Program