Job Description

July 17, 2025 Posting # 1496

YouthLink believes in the potential of every youth. We are dedicated to providing them with the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make positive life choices. We provide youth with brief and ongoing counselling, in-home wraparound support, shelter, housing, educational support, and safe drop-in spaces. YouthLink works towards equitable outcomes for youth in our community and, as such, is committed to equity-based hiring practices.

We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve, particularly candidates from Black communities, Indigenous communities, and racialized people, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities and people with lived experiences. We are seeking candidates who demonstrably operate and practice from an equity and trauma-informed lens. We encourage applications from passionate professionals who will help us dismantle systemic barriers and will embrace working outside of Euro-centric practices.

YouthLink Benefits are Top of Class!

Competitive pay

Health & dental coverage for you and your family with 100% premium cost paid by employer.

*Annual vacation with pay at 1.66 working days for each calendar month to a maximum of

20

working days per year.

*5

'authorized absence' days for family illness or emergency circumstances that prohibit employees from reporting to work.

*3

paid agency days every calendar year after 3 calendar months service.

Maternity / parental /adoption leave top-up payments (to top-up Canadian government unemployment benefit payments).

100% premium cost for long-term disability coverage paid by employee.

Eligibility to participate in pension plan after 2 years of continuous service with generous matching contribution from employer.

(pro-rated for part-time employees according to the employee's full-time equivalency (FTE))*

Sleep Night Residential Counsellor

(Temporary Contract, Full-time, 40 hours/week)

Starting ASAP - August 30th, 2026

(Bargaining unit position)

This position is responsible for providing high quality residential care for 9 female identified youth (14-18) and youth who are gender fluid, non-binary and transitioning from male to female and female to male in a live-in treatment home. The program is committed to fostering an environment which promotes safety and security for youth who have experienced any or all of the following. Traumatic events, abuse, parental/family conflict, neglect, and/or issues with attachment that more than likely are contributing to a deterioration of their mental health, sense of self and low self-esteem. The candidate will primarily sleep in this position but may be required to be awake occasionally to respond to emergency situations. When awake, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Residential Night Counsellor on shift to provide structure, stability, support and crisis intervention.

Highlights of Your Role

Client and House Care-Night Management

Ensures they are actively ready to respond to emergency situations and assist the Residential Night Counsellor.

Direct Client Care

Creates a safe and positive environment and crisis management.

Creates, ensures and maintains a safe and inclusive therapeutic milieu.

Engages in a therapeutic relationship using a relational approach with youth.

Collaboration

Builds productive and supportive relationships with both staff and residents.

Participates in agency initiatives and committees which support the overall agency strategic plan

Report Writing and Documentation

Writes serious occurrence and incident reports, daily logs, medical logs and missing person reports

Ensures data is entered accurately, securely and in a timely manner in the electronic health record in accordance with the Ministry guidelines, accreditation, and Youthlink's policies and procedures.

Supports Organization's Strategy:

Actively contributes to the Agency's Strategic Plan by participating in initiatives and committees to support the overall plan. This includes continual learning and growth in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Any other duties as assigned.

Highlights of What You Bring

Education

Child and Youth Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Care Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work.

Specialized training in relevant interventions to address behavioural issues from a trauma informed attachment lens is an asset.

Nonviolent crisis intervention- CPI is an asset.

First aid and CPR is an asset.

Experience

:

1 year working with at-risk youth in a mental health setting.

3 years working with at-risk youth, with 2 years being specifically in the live-in treatment program or group living is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with suicide/risk assessment and crisis support services.

Familiarity with operating from an Anti-Black Racism lens and knowledge of working with black youth

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including lifting, bending and prolonged standing

Knowledge of community services, relevant CYFSA legislation, Quality Service Framework (QSF) and social justice issues.

Hourly rate:

$17.20.

Hours of work:

40 hours per week.

This position works 9 hours.

Monday - Thursday (11pm to 8am) AND bi-weekly Sundays.

Other Requirements:

Broad Record Police Check is required.

Medical clearances including up to date vaccinations and 2 step tuberculosis testing is required.

Full job description available here: https://youthlink.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JD-Sleep-Night-Residential-Counsellor-July-2025.pdf

How to Apply

Submit application to

residentialposting@youthlink.ca - Please quote posting #1496 in the subject line.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities. If you have a disability and require accessibility accommodations with the application process, please contact accessibility@youthlink.ca.
Job posting closing - Open until Filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Scarborough, ON M1E 1E6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

working with at-risk youth in a mental health setting: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person