Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking a Counsellor to join our dynamic Parent Adolescent & Child Counselling Program. The PACC Program is a home-based, short-term intervention (4-6 months) for children and youth, ages 6-17, and their parents/caregivers. PACC-P includes individual counselling for the child/youth, parent/caregiver support and school collaboration, in order to improve the child/youth’s problem solving and coping skills, decrease family conflict, and strengthen relationships at home and at school.

Job Type: Permanent Full-time (one vacancy)
Location: Hybrid - Head Office in Peel Region
Union Affiliation: OPSEU Local 592
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities:

• Provide in person, home-based individual and family counselling for children 6-17 years and their families
• Complete assessments, devise goals and implement treatment plans for children/youth and their parents/caregivers participating in the program
• Work collaboratively with school partners, working to improve the home-school linkage
• Coordinate and facilitate parent/caregiver workshops
• Complete client documentation/reports as per agency policies/professional College requirements
• Participate in bi-weekly clinical peer supervision and monthly individual supervision
• Provide referrals to additional and alternative resources, as necessary
• Work flexible hours related to the treatment needs of the clients, regular evening work is required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master’s degree in Social Work is considered an asset
• Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required
• Minimum one to two years experience providing counselling to children/youth and their families
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, child/youth and family engagement strategies, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour modification/parenting interventions and DBT Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-needs clients, providing family-focused intervention utilizing a goal-focused, strength-based approach
• Fluency in French or other languages is considered an asset

Salary Range: $66,125 - $75,305 yearly

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We offer our employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• 3 weeks accrued paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year
• Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA – Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Registered Retirement Savings plan
• Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
• Professional development opportunities within the agency
• Employer-paid staff training and development

AYSP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all cultures, abilities and sexual & gender identities. Applicants must be willing to demonstrate and adhere to a commitment to Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Racist principles, with the expectation that the framework be reflected in day to day work. AYSP will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request. For more information, please contact us at hr@aysp.ca (mailto: hr@aysp.ca).

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only candidates being considered will be contacted.

Individuals with these qualifications are invited to apply with their cover letter and resume to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/aysp. This position will be posted until August 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm.