residential counsellor

Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

St John's, Canada Stella's Circle Full time
  • Work Term: Casual
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 yearsWork site environment
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Services for pregnant teens
  • Services for the homelessWork setting
  • Urban area
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Shelter for the homelessTasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outingsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR CertificateTarget audience
  • Adolescents
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Street populationSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record checkTransportation/travel information
  • Own transportationPersonal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team playerFinancial benefits
  • As per collective agreement

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