Residential counsellor

3 months ago


Sydney, Canada Society for Treatment of Autism (NS) Full time
  • 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 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
  • 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 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 Certificate
  • Food Safety CertificateTarget 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 disabilitiesSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driver's validity licence checkTransportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demandingScreening 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 assetFinancial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan