Pine River Institute
 

RESIDENTIAL YOUTH COUNSELOR - AWAKE OVERNIGHT

Reports to:               Milieu Supervisor
Location:                   Shelburne Campus

The Pine River Institute is an innovative co-ed residential therapeutic school for teens struggling with addictive behaviors, located in Shelburne, Ontario. Our Program fuses education and therapy (group, individual, family, milieu, recreational) through 4 phases: Wilderness, Education, Transition and Aftercare. The school offers programs for 36 students, ages 13-19, creating opportunity for teens and their families to engage in a serious and focused transformation process. 

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, patience, commitment and a sense of humour
  • Some experience with and training in child and youth care practices
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and professional
  • Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development
  • Valid First Aid Certification & Level ‘C’ CPR
  • Valid Drivers License

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of students during the night (10:00PM – 8:00AM) including visual checks every 15 minutes
  • Remaining awake through the night and respond to all emergencies and incidents
  • Providing exceptional leadership, mentoring and positive relationships with students
  • Contribute, as part of a multi-disciplinary therapeutic team to evaluate student progress
  • Organize, lead and participate in daily student activities including
    • Daily life routines
    • Food preparation and related kitchen duties
  • Help ensure the therapeutic goals of the program in general and the individual therapeutic plans for the students are realized
  • Complete any assigned administrative support duties in a timely and professional manner

We offer competitive compensation, and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative program. For more information see our website www.pineriverinstitute.com.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to:

Pine River Institute
hr@pineriverinstitute.com

As we grow, we will have an ongoing need for clinical, milieu and wilderness staff.  Please contact us today, and we will send you email bulletins as positions arise.