Residential Counselor

**Job Title**: Casual Residential Counsellor

**Organization: Highland Community Residential Services**

**Location**: 115 MacLean Street, 2nd Floor Bridgeview Square, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 4M5

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Salary**: $21.63 - $22.63 per hour

**Responsibilities**:

- **Position involves personal care, dealing with physical, mental and behavioral needs as well as at risk community behaviors. All positions involve shift work.**

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or GED
- Relevant Community College Diploma or equivalent: plus, training in CPR/First Aid, MANDT, Medication Administration, Non-Aversive Behavior Therapy and Individual Programming
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate ISP
- Proven organizational ability and ability to work both independently and in a team
- Efficient and Effective communication skills
- A valid driver’s license, Clear Criminal Record Check, Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and access to transportation
- Must have values and skills compatible with HCRS and the individuals that HCRS supports
- _**Training will be provided**_
- _**Experience with Complex Needs Individuals is an Asset**_
- _**Confirmation of first two primary series Covid 19 vaccinations is required**_

**How to apply**:
ATTN: Cindy DeCoste, Director of Operations

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $21.63-$22.63 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Glasgow, NS B2H 4M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-28
Expected start date: 2025-01-13