Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking a Counsellor to join our Triple P, Positive Parenting Program. The Triple P Program, one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs, gives parents/caregivers simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children/youth’s behaviour and prevent problems from developing.

Job Type: Temporary Full-time (one existing vacancy - contract to March 2028)

Location: Hybrid - Head office in Peel Region

Union Affiliation: OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities

Participate in program specific training and accreditation in the Triple P, Positive Parenting Program

Conduct home-based and virtual sessions for parents/caregivers of children/youth 0 – 17 yrs. utilizing evidenced based/evidenced informed interventions





Provide parents/caregivers with individual parenting support and intervention and coaching in developing positive parenting skills and strategies

Coordinate and facilitate parent groups and/or seminars

Maintain professional documentation in the form of assessments, case notes, discharge summaries and statistical information

Participate in bi-weekly peer supervision and monthly individual clinical supervision

Establish and maintain qualified alliances with collateral agencies and service providers

Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required

Travel as required, providing own transportation

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or post-secondary degree in related field

Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required

Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience working with children, youth and families

Solid knowledge of child and adolescent development, children’s mental health issues, behaviour modification techniques and family dynamics

Experience in assessing child and youth behaviour from a strength-based and systemic perspective





Engagement, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills

Experience in group leadership and facilitation

Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

Salary Range: $67,447 - $76,811 yearly

Why Join our Team?
We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We offer our employees:

Flexible work schedule

3 weeks accrued paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year

Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA – Health and Wellness Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings plan

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided

Professional development opportunities within the agency

Employer-paid staff training and development

AYSP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all cultures, abilities and sexual & gender identities. Applicants must be willing to demonstrate and adhere to a commitment to Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Racist principles, with the expectation that the framework be reflected in day to day work. AYSP will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the candidate assessment or selection process.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only candidates being considered will be contacted.

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📌 Counsellor, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) (Ontario)
🏢 Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP)
📍 Ontario