Youth Mental Health & Justice Counsellor
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About the role
ST. LAWRENCE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Has an opening for a
Youth Mental Health and Justice Counsellor
Part-Time contract Up to 24 hours per week
(until December 31, 2026 with possible extension)
HOURS: 24-hour workweek
SALARY: Starting at $36.95 per hour plus 10% in lieu of benefit
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction and supervision of the Manager of Community and Clinical Services and Manager of Community Services you will deliver high quality gender responsive programming and provide counselling services to youth presenting with complex behavioural, emotional, relational, and justice-related needs in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will perform these and other duties as may be required.
EDUCATION:
Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study
Must be registered in good standing with the OCSWSSW (Registered Social Services Worker, Registered Social Worker) and a minimum of one to two years’ experience working in the field of Social Work or Social Service Work
QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Responsibilities
- Experience providing youth and families with individualized, practical, skill-oriented programming.
- Reports to the Manager of Community Services on all aspects of the youth caseload.
- Experience to document and report youth information through individual reports, clinical ratings, and other required forms as directed by the Manager of Community Services.
- Knowledge of case conferences as required and contribute to case planning.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, including child protection, police, probation, education, health, youth justice, mental health, and other service providers, to support coordinated service planning.
- Communicate professionally with youth, families, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and external professionals while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and agency standards.
- Written communication to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency policy, applicable legislation, reporting requirements, and clinical or service expectations.
- Work in compliance with agency policies and procedures, relevant legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and standards of professional conduct.
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Mandatory requirements
- Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study
- Must be registered in good standing with the OCSWSSW (Registered Social Services Worker, Registered Social Worker) and a minimum of one to two years’ experience working in the field of Social Work or Social Service Work
- Up-to-date immunization status according to national standards, Hep B, a two-step TB test within the last two years
- Note from a physician indicating, “Fit to work.” Current First Aid Certificate/CPR.
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license and offence-free driving record; Drivers Abstract required and reliable transportation
- Criminal reference check, declaring suitability for vulnerable sector employment.
ASSET QUALIFICATION: Bilingualism (French/English); 6 months of volunteer experience
PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Positive Attitude, Emotional Maturity, Patience,
Commitment to Professional Development
LOCATION: Kingston, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington,
Prince Edward and Hastings counties.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resumé. The cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
St Lawrence Youth Association
817 Division Street
Kingston, ON K7K 4C2
careersslya@slya.ca
By midnight, 27 July, 2026
As per Article 13.01( c ) of the OPSEU, Collective Agreement, applicants to a posted vacancy who are unsuccessful but obtain a passing mark shall be retained in a ranked pool (based on their relative marks) which shall be maintained for 60 calendar days from the date the decision is made.
St. Lawrence Youth Association is committed to fostering a barrier-free - accessible hiring process that ensures the inclusion of all qualified talents. We see diversity and inclusion as an integral part of our success and an important source of creativity to our company and to our entire economy. As part of this commitment, St. Lawrence Youth Association will ensure that persons, who self-identify as persons with disabilities/disabled people, are provided all possible accommodations in the job application or interview process unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
We encourage equity-seeking members of the designated groups and from all diverse backgrounds to apply and, to please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone
About St. Lawrence Youth Association
The St. Lawrence Youth Association is a non-profit charitable organization, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Established 1974 in Kingston, Ontario. SLYA operates one residential program (Sundance) including medical services; three community-based programs (Community Support Services, Intensive Support & Supervision Program and Youth Justice Family Worker), and a Bailiff Program.
The Association deals with young persons in conflict with the law and young persons who are charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada who are between the ages of twelve and seventeen when they commit the offence.
SLYA is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors with an Executive Director to run the day to day operations of the Association as the senior executive officer. SLYA is incorporated under the Corporations Act, there is a constitution and by-laws, as well as officers of the Board of Directors.
Explore our programs making a difference in the lives of youth across the Kingston area:
- Sundance
- Community Support Services
- Intensive Support and Supervision Program
- Youth Justice Family Worker Program
- Specialized Treatment Program
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Youth Mental Health & Justice Counsellor
Top Benefits
About the role
ST. LAWRENCE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Has an opening for a
Youth Mental Health and Justice Counsellor
Part-Time contract Up to 24 hours per week
(until December 31, 2026 with possible extension)
HOURS: 24-hour workweek
SALARY: Starting at $36.95 per hour plus 10% in lieu of benefit
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction and supervision of the Manager of Community and Clinical Services and Manager of Community Services you will deliver high quality gender responsive programming and provide counselling services to youth presenting with complex behavioural, emotional, relational, and justice-related needs in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will perform these and other duties as may be required.
EDUCATION:
Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study
Must be registered in good standing with the OCSWSSW (Registered Social Services Worker, Registered Social Worker) and a minimum of one to two years’ experience working in the field of Social Work or Social Service Work
QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Responsibilities
- Experience providing youth and families with individualized, practical, skill-oriented programming.
- Reports to the Manager of Community Services on all aspects of the youth caseload.
- Experience to document and report youth information through individual reports, clinical ratings, and other required forms as directed by the Manager of Community Services.
- Knowledge of case conferences as required and contribute to case planning.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, including child protection, police, probation, education, health, youth justice, mental health, and other service providers, to support coordinated service planning.
- Communicate professionally with youth, families, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and external professionals while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and agency standards.
- Written communication to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency policy, applicable legislation, reporting requirements, and clinical or service expectations.
- Work in compliance with agency policies and procedures, relevant legislation, occupational health and safety requirements, and standards of professional conduct.
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Mandatory requirements
- Degree or Diploma in a relevant field of study
- Must be registered in good standing with the OCSWSSW (Registered Social Services Worker, Registered Social Worker) and a minimum of one to two years’ experience working in the field of Social Work or Social Service Work
- Up-to-date immunization status according to national standards, Hep B, a two-step TB test within the last two years
- Note from a physician indicating, “Fit to work.” Current First Aid Certificate/CPR.
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license and offence-free driving record; Drivers Abstract required and reliable transportation
- Criminal reference check, declaring suitability for vulnerable sector employment.
ASSET QUALIFICATION: Bilingualism (French/English); 6 months of volunteer experience
PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Positive Attitude, Emotional Maturity, Patience,
Commitment to Professional Development
LOCATION: Kingston, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington,
Prince Edward and Hastings counties.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and resumé. The cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
St Lawrence Youth Association
817 Division Street
Kingston, ON K7K 4C2
careersslya@slya.ca
By midnight, 27 July, 2026
As per Article 13.01( c ) of the OPSEU, Collective Agreement, applicants to a posted vacancy who are unsuccessful but obtain a passing mark shall be retained in a ranked pool (based on their relative marks) which shall be maintained for 60 calendar days from the date the decision is made.
St. Lawrence Youth Association is committed to fostering a barrier-free - accessible hiring process that ensures the inclusion of all qualified talents. We see diversity and inclusion as an integral part of our success and an important source of creativity to our company and to our entire economy. As part of this commitment, St. Lawrence Youth Association will ensure that persons, who self-identify as persons with disabilities/disabled people, are provided all possible accommodations in the job application or interview process unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
We encourage equity-seeking members of the designated groups and from all diverse backgrounds to apply and, to please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone
About St. Lawrence Youth Association
The St. Lawrence Youth Association is a non-profit charitable organization, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Established 1974 in Kingston, Ontario. SLYA operates one residential program (Sundance) including medical services; three community-based programs (Community Support Services, Intensive Support & Supervision Program and Youth Justice Family Worker), and a Bailiff Program.
The Association deals with young persons in conflict with the law and young persons who are charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada who are between the ages of twelve and seventeen when they commit the offence.
SLYA is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors with an Executive Director to run the day to day operations of the Association as the senior executive officer. SLYA is incorporated under the Corporations Act, there is a constitution and by-laws, as well as officers of the Board of Directors.
Explore our programs making a difference in the lives of youth across the Kingston area:
- Sundance
- Community Support Services
- Intensive Support and Supervision Program
- Youth Justice Family Worker Program
- Specialized Treatment Program