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: Full-Time Weekday Youth Counsellor

Vacancy : Existing role

Start Date: November 2026

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 skilled

Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development

Valid Driver's License

We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative program.

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.

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📌 Full-Time Youth Counsellor (Mon-Fri, rotating AM/PM Shifts) (Ontario)
🏢 Pine River Institute
📍 Ontario