Relief Child and Youth Care Counsellors

Relief Child and Youth Care Counsellors – Hull Services.

Hull Services is looking for Relief Child and Youth Care Counsellors for our Therapeutic Campus‑Based Care programs and group homes.

• Workperks corporate discounts and discounts to a variety of different fitness facilities
• Free on‑site parking and walkable campus
• Collaborative, supportive and a fun place to work
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on children and young people

• Attend to the physical safety, esteem and developmental needs of our young people.
• Supervise, organize and implement daily living activities as well as recreational activities and see these as opportunities for educational and therapeutic interventions.
• Use routines and activities to give children and youth security and enable them to relate to others in socially acceptable ways; help the youth understand the need for routines and procedures.
• Provide meaningful and responsible role modelling, as well as direct teaching in areas of grooming, hygiene, dress, nutrition and social manners.
• Identify and act on goal‑related teaching opportunities; use systematic plans of instruction, appropriate teaching methods and approaches to transfer information and skills.
• Select and make appropriate use of behavioural interventions and strategies.
• Communicate rules and behavioural limits and follow through on appropriate behavioural interventions.
• Improve the quality of life for our young people by attending to their physical environment.
• Monitor and work directly with youth in all aspects of their lives, i.e., liaise with parents and community groups.
• Promote and safeguard the rights, interests and treatment of the people we serve by interceding on their behalf.
• Act as an avenue of recourse or grievance for the youth and represent his/her interests.
• In working with children, youth, parents/guardians, co‑workers, other professionals and the public, demonstrate appropriate conduct in terms of behaviour, appearance, and presentation and adhere to Agency expectations with regard to confidentiality.
• Attend to team responsibilities in terms of participation, communication, and demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Model socially acceptable values, e.g., integrity, fairness, and respect.
• Participate in professional development activities.

• Degree or diploma in Human Services or Social Sciences (or currently enrolled).
• Minimum 21 years of age (due to agency insurance requirements for driving).
• Experience working in group homes/congregate care (preferred).
• High level of personal competence in the formation and maintenance of caring and therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to engage children, youth and families in the treatment process.
• Demonstrated interest, commitment, consistency, and a high level of personal maturity and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Police Information Check, which includes a vulnerable sector search, is required (or is in process of being completed) prior to employment.
• A Child Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to drive Agency vehicles is preferred (min. 3 years driving experience with a class 5/GDL class 5 license).
• Completion of ASIST, First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Certified with CYCAA would be considered an asset.

• Please direct your cover letter and resume to
• Please indicate “Your Name – Relief CYCC” in the subject line of your email. In the body of your email, please confirm your weekday and/or weekend availability for shifts (shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary Range: $22.23 – $24.03 an hour.

We personally review every application received through  and our team will give your application due consideration. It may take up to two weeks to review all applications. If your qualifications and experience match our requirements we will contact you directly.

At Hull, one of our core values is Inclusion and we seek to understand people’s lived experience, holding a deep respect for their unique backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, cultures and identities. It is our desire to humbly build trust and mutual respect with the people we serve who have often been marginalized and oppressed for their differences. To achieve this, Hull seeks open, self‑aware individuals who reflect the diversity of those we serve and can help us build a safe, healthy, inclusive culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation.