Job Description

Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and young families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.

The Choices Shelter provides emergency, short-term housing for young male-identified and gender non-conforming youth between 16 and 29 years of age. Our Shelter team is seeking

to hire 1 part-time, permanent Residential Counsellor

.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supporting youth and assisting in the daily operation of the shelter in accordance with agency policies and procedures. As a residential counsellor, you will work as part of a staff team to ensure quality service to the youth that use the shelter services. This will include intake/assessments, providing supportive and crisis counselling, community liaising, advocacy and referrals to programs and services as required. Residential counsellors are also responsible for daily shelter operations including cleaning, meal preparation and other general duties.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess the immediate and basic needs of youth accessing the Shelter. Complete the required forms and processes for youth entering and leaving the shelter. Maintain logs and records as required and ensure confidentiality. Advocate with income support and other agencies on behalf of the youth Provide support, crisis intervention and services for all youth. Provide a supportive environment that allows youth empowerment and a successful transition towards independent, long-term housing. Assist with daily activities within the Shelter such as meal preparation, cleaning, room preparation and general upkeep. Ensure appropriate supervision to ensure that all youth of the Shelter are safe. Ensure that all building alarms and doors are secured. Fulfill other responsibilities as identified by supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Post-Secondary education in social sciences or related accredited program. 1-3 years of professional experience working in residential settings Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth. Supportive counselling experience Demonstrated conflict resolution and de-escalation skills. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Strong documentation and administrative skills work using a client directed approach. Current Standard First Aid/CPR and ASIST training Satisfactory Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Reference Number

RCS-005

Employment Type

Part Time - Permanent

Program

Shelter

Position Group

NAPE - Shelter

Internal Closing Date

September 10, 2025

Schedule

Shift Work; days, evening and overnights

Salary Scale

24.37 - 25.60 - 26.88 per hour + 5% Shift Differential

Application Deadline:

September 17, 2025

Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there's a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.

To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.37-$26.88 per hour

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

working in residential settings: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Standard First Aid/CPR (preferred) ASIST training (preferred) Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)
Work Location: In person