Job Title: Youth Counsellor and Program Coordinator
Number of positions: 1
Terms: Full-time multi-year contract, commencing April 2026 and ending March 31, 2029, for 37.5 hours weekly. Must be available to work onsite at WSN’s office in Newmarket, in schools, in the community and from a home office. Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.
Compensation: $43.00 per hour + benefits
The Youth Counsellor and Program Coordinator reports to the Program Manager and works in co-operation with all staff at Women’s Support Network of York Region (WSN), particularly other Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project staff, and project partners.
Major Responsibilities
Provide leadership and program management to WSN’s Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project
• Lead project management activities for WSN’s Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project: i.e. maintain project records, lead the preparation of internal project and assist with reports to the funder, monitor Project timelines, achieved work and remaining work
• Provide leadership and coordination to all Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project staff
• Accurately promote and describe all WSN’s Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project services
• Ensure timely development and rollout of all Project activities
Provide individual youth counselling to youth survivors of sexual violence aged 12-25:
• Provide services from a trauma-informed, integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, and anti-oppression framework
• Provide counselling to youth survivors of sexual violence and youth impacted by mental health issues related to sexual violence trauma
• Provide these counselling services in-person as well as virtually or by phone
• Support youth using evidence-informed therapeutic approaches
• Coordinate client case conferencing/management with other service providers; provide advocacy (i.e. with youths’ caregivers, legal, schools, child protection, social services); and provide accompaniment to other service providers as required
• Provide referral to WSN’s crisis online chat and text support service
• Provide referral to other community support and legal services
• Support youth using brief, trauma-informed and non-judgmental approaches
• Describe and model WSN direct service processes, commitments, values and obligations to support-seekers
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
• Participate in case consultations and warm referrals to other services
WSN Team Collaboration and Support
• Participate in supervision and team meetings
• Uphold ethical standards, professional boundaries, and mandatory reporting obligations
• Where crisis situations occur, respond in accordance with organizational protocols
• Work in co-operation with all WSN staff and other Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project staff
• On a rotational basis, perform the role of staff back-up for volunteers responding to calls on WSN’s 24-hour crisis line
WSN Representative in Outreach, Education, Training and Resource
• Represent WSN on applicable community committees, situation tables, and coalitions addressing the needs of youth and youth survivors of violence
• Act as a resource person for WSN on youth sexual violence survivor needs
• Support service-provider referrals to WSN’s youth counselling services, by sharing referral and intake information
• On a rotational basis, participate in the delivery of WSN’s bingo fundraiser in Newmarket (Sunday 3:45pm-6pm)
• Undertake special projects and other related duties consistent with the organization’s objectives, as assigned
Key qualifications:
• Theoretical and practiced understanding of sexual violence and commercial sexual exploitation of youth across diverse intersections of identity (e.g., race, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identities)
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in nonprofit program or project management
• Short and long term budget management experience
• Past experience providing supervision, coordination and/or leadership to a program team
• Minimum of 2 years related experience providing counselling to youth survivors who have experienced sexual violence, including relationship sexual violence, sex trafficking, childhood sexual abuse, and incest
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e., the Child and Family Services Act), regional and community services.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing a tri-phasic model of trauma recovery (Safety & Stabilization; Remembrance & Processing; Integration & Reconnection)
• Demonstrated experience working with youth survivors from trauma-informed, integrative feminist, anti-colonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppression frameworks
• Experience outreaching to and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Computer proficiency, and experience completing reports and client advocacy letters
• A second language other than English and French is an asset; Bilingualism is a strong asset
• A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance are required
• Related post-secondary education and experience
• Current registration with OCSWSSW, CPRO or another counselling related regulatory body is an asset
This position will remain open until it is filled.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Jeen maria Joseph at jjoseph@womenssupportnetwork.ca
Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. WSN is committed to a staff team that reflects the diversity within the community. We encourage Indigenous, Black, women of color, immigrant women, differently abled, francophone, lesbian, bisexual, nonbinary, and trans women to apply.