Group Home Counsellor – Home for Youth (St. John’s)
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Position: Full-Time Permanent 75 hours Bi-Weekly
Salary: $29.45 starting salary with shift differential evenings and weekends as per
collective agreement.
Duties: Provide counselling and a wide variety of services related to youth in a residential
setting. This position will require a successful applicant to work both day, evenings,
weekends, and overnight (if necessary) as per schedule.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A University degree in social work, criminology or social sciences (psychology, sociology or education) is required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and a minimum of four -years’ experience working with youth in a residential setting.
- Experience with and an understanding of youth population and the YCJA.
- Certificate in Emergency First Aide, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and ASSIST.
- Person Centered and trauma informed approach.
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Ability to be flexible, take initiate, work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Competency in computer software.
- Valid First Aide Training required.
- ASIST Training required.
- Experience working with youth who are involved in the criminal justice system, combined with a demonstrated understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
- Experience working in a group home setting. (asset).
- Valid driver’s License.
- Certificate of Conduct, including Vulnerable sector check.
- Child Protection background check.
John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited to those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability.
Please email resume and cover letter to: Lucretia Brown, Coordinator at lbrown@jhsnl.ca
Closing Date: Jan 24, 2026