Major Responsibilities 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 antioppression 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 services and legal services
Support youth using brief, trauma-informed and nonjudgemental approaches
Describe and model WSN direct service processes, commitments, values and obligations to supportseekers
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation
Participate in case consultations and warm referrals to other services




Accurately promote and describe all WSN’s Fostering Mental Health & Wellness in Youth Survivors of Sexual Violence Project services WSN Team Collaboration and Support
Participate in supervision and team meetings
Uphold ethical standards, qualified 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

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📌 Youth Counsellor (Ontario)
🏢 Women's Support Network of York Region
📍 Ontario