residential counsellor

1 week ago

Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia, Canada The ROC Society Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

Overview
Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Various locations

Responsibilities
Tasks

  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits
Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities

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