Pine River Institute is a unique treatment center for youth 13 to 19 years of age struggling with substance abuse and addictive behaviours. Our program encompasses four seamless phases that include Outdoor Leadership Experience, Live In, Transition, and Aftercare, which create opportunities for youth to engage in a focused transformation of therapy, education, recreation, life skills, alongside a parental/caregiver parallel process.
As an employer, PRI endeavours to create an environment where staff can reach their full potential through ongoing learning. Our workplace strives to embrace individual differences, to recognize, appreciate, and respond to uniqueness, to encourage every member of our team to bring their whole self to work.
Position: Part-time Weekend Youth Counsellor
Vacancy: Existing role
Location: Campus, Mulmur, Ontario
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to: Program Director/Team Therapist
Salary: $25.72/hour The ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, communication, and positive role modeling skills. This position reports to the Team Therapist and Program Director with responsibilities that include but are not limited to organizing, leading, and participating in student’s daily academic work, recreational and therapeutic activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support all daily life-skill routines (self-care, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Guiding and supporting students’ engagement in daily programming schedule and campus expectations
- Facilitate/co-facilitate therapeutic groups/programming, group meetings & discussions
- Support family communications as necessary
- Provide classroom behaviour management and homework assistance during study hall evening programming.
- Support student organization and teamwork of scheduled chores
- Plan, organize and participate in holiday and community events, off-campus outings and team camp trips (may be overnight)
- Support the planning of transition & graduation ceremonies
- Development of student action plans
- Coordination of student recreational activities
- Contribute, as part of a multi-disciplinary therapeutic team to evaluate student progress and support individual plan modifications as required
- Help ensure the therapeutic goals of the program are fulfilled
- Ensure individual therapeutic plan for the students are realized
- Manage and de-escalate conflictual and/or crisis situations (ie: student disagreements, AWOLs, etc.)
- Provide written reports as required in a timely and comprehensive manner
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Demonstrated sound judgement, integrity, patience, commitment and a sense of humour
- Diploma or University degree in relevant area
- Some experience and training with at risk child and youth practices
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and professional
- Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development
- Valid First Aid Certification & Level ‘C’ CPR
- Valid Driver’s License
We offer a competitive compensation package and the prospect to be part of an exciting and innovative program. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Jess Bondy, Human Resources Manager,
[email protected] or by Fax at (phone hidden) or mail to 606060 River Road, Mulmur ON ON L9V 0S9 by September 8, 2026.
We thank all candidates who apply. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Pine River Institute ensures that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please advise in advance of attending an interview.
Pay: From $25.72 per hour
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
📌 Part-Time Weekend Youth Counselor (Mulmur)
🏢 Pine River Institute
📍 Mulmur