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Residential counsellor - group home

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Employer details Society for Treatment of Autism (NS)

Job details

  • LocationSydney, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary23.24 to 25.19 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, To be determined, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Financial benefits
  • vacancies 10 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3096619

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Child welfare
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Community disability studies Certificate
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons who are blind/visually impaired
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-11-20

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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