Residential counsellor - group home

Residential counsellor - group home

Offer parameters
Society for Treatment of Autism (NS)
$23,24-$25,19 an hour
Sydney, NS, CA

Woke Type

full-time

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Occasionnel
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 10 to 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

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

Work site environment

  • Child welfare
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Various locations

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

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

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

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Experience

Experience an asset

Financial benefits

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