Community Residential Support Worker

1 week ago

Lower Sackville, Canada Regional Residential Services Society Full time

**Are you passionate about helping people? Seeking meaningful employment where you can have a genuine impact on equity, social inclusion, and individual rights for the people you support? If so, the opportunity you have been seeking may be at Regional Residential Services Society (RRSS).**

**RRSS** is the largest non-profit community-based residential services agency in Nova Scotia. As the industry leader in our province, we strive to provide superior services that empower adults with intellectual disabilities to be actively engaged members of their households and communities. Driven by strong values and our vision of inclusion, we are dedicated to creating an organization and work environment that promotes individual growth and career satisfaction. Learn more about us at rrss.ns.ca.

We are currently recruiting for:
**Community Residential Support Workers (Casual)**
- **_Once hired, casual employees are able to compete for available permanent part-time and full-time positions, which offer union membership, health and dental benefits, and group RRSP._

**Location: Halifax, NS**

Reporting to a House Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in their day-to-day lives. Areas of support may include community access, recreation and leisure, household management, life skills, personal care, and medication administration. RRSS is a dynamic and rewarding work environment where creativity and an individualized approach are encouraged to meet the needs and goals of each person you support.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12. Experience in Human Service field considered an asset.
- Previous work or volunteer experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Commitment to social inclusion and inclusive community living.
- Effective professional communication skills and an ability to liaise with key partners including families, professionals, and other agencies.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
- Strong organization and record keeping skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
- Values and skills compatible with the type and level of support required.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:
**Successful applicants must be available to regularly work a variety of shifts including evening, overnight awake, and weekend shifts.**
- RRSS is committed to inclusive, barrier-free selection and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization’s representative of any accommodations you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner._
- **Offers of Employment Contingent Upon**:_
- _**satisfactory Canadian Criminal Record Check and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check**_

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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