Substance Use Counsellor YMCA

Position: Substance Use Counsellor Role with YMCA
Become a Substance Use Counsellor at YMCA North York, dedicated to youth aged 14-24 facing substance use challenges. This full-time role combines counseling and community outreach to educate and support at-risk youth.
As a full-time salaried Counsellor, you will provide individualized substance use counseling and conduct assessments while engaging with youth in various settings. Your work will include crisis intervention and delivering presentations to community groups, promoting service awareness, and assisting with program improvement. Building connections with local agencies will be key to your impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide case management and crisis intervention support

• Conduct intakes and develop accurate client documentation

• Present educational materials to schools and youth organizations

• Monitor and record statistics for program evaluation

• Collaborate with local youth service committees
Requirements:

• S.W., B.A., College Counselling Diploma, or equivalent

• Minimum two years of experience with at-risk youth

• Comprehensive understanding of substance use and mental health

• Detail-oriented with strong relationship-building skills

• Valid Ontario driver's license with vehicle access
Foster resilience and awareness in youth by utilizing your expertise in counseling within YMCA’s community framework.
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