Residential Counselor
3 weeks ago
**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**: $16.77 - $18.27 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**_
- _ **Confirmation of Covid 19 vaccination is required**_
**How to apply**:
ATTN: Cindy DeCoste
Please visit our website at hcrsweb.ca to find out more about us.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $16.77-$18.27 per hour
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
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:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-07-07
Expected start date: 2023-07-07