Residential Counsellor

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 14 to 44 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Group home
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Supervision**:

- Staff in various areas of responsibility
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- 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?
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits
- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program