Position Title: Youth Wellness Worker

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: October 7, 2024

Tentative Interview Date(s): October 10/11, 2024

Position Summary:

The Youth Wellness Worker will be responsible for helping in the creation and successful implementation of the chosen program for the term of this Agreement. As the incumbent you will provide mental health counselling, education, and referral services to Aamjiwnaang secondary school students and Right to Play Program participants. The position requires an availability to work non-standard hours and will involve occasional travel for a total of about 30-35 hours/week. You will report to the Community Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver age appropriate mental wellness education to students and Right to Play participants
• Provide individual supports, counseling and referrals
• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Right to Play Program
• Provide assistance to the Right to Play Program Leader in all aspects of program delivery
• Ensure effective client services by way of recognizing when clients may require more intensive therapeutic interventions and making appropriate referrals to professions.
• Ensure professional competence by effective use of clinical supervision and maintaining professional standards of care by continuing professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times for all clients.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Promote holistic mental wellness.
• Advocate for and provide support for clients and families.
• Assist in supervising and implementing a summer camp for children and youth
• Maintain accurate and up to date records in relation to client services.
• Assist in delivery of community-based mental wellness programs.
• Promote awareness of mental wellness services.
• Perform administrative tasks as required, including work plan, budget and reports.