Residential counsellor
4 weeks ago
Sydney, Canada
Society For Treatment of Autism (Nova Scotia)
Full time
- Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experienceWork site environment
- Child welfare
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum DisorderWork setting
- Group home
- Various locationsTasks
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- 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 outingsCertificates, 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 CertificateTarget audience
- Adolescents
- Children
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilitiesSecurity and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Driver's validity licence checkWork conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demandingScreening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan