Relief Counsellor

Job Title: Relief Counsellor - Casual 

Location: Lower Sackville, NS

Compensation: $16.50/hr

POSITION SCOPE:

Utilizing person-directed plans, the Relief Counsellor will assist and take direction from full-time staff, implementing pre-planned programs, providing personal care and maintaining safety and cleanliness of the facility.

The Relief Counsellor will be used on an as needed/on call basis or, may be scheduled in for specific reasons, i.e. filling in when regular staff are not available, or to carry out a particular program. The individual in this position reports to The Club supervisor.

We are open Monday- Friday from 9 AM – 3 PM. Shifts are generally 5 hours.

DUTIES:

PROGRAM

• Implement programs (social, leisure, recreation) as planned and directed by full-time staff.
• Assist participants in attaining their goals.

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

• Provide personal care to participants as required in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Assist as needed with meals and snacks while being alert to individual preferences/requirements.
• Provide appropriate role modelling for participants through behaviour, dress and attitude and support participants to do the same.
• Ensure the safety and security of participants at all times while respecting their choices.
• Physically support participants with activities they enjoy i.e. walks, outings, games, swimming, skating etc.
• Encourage and facilitate peer interaction among the participants.
  

COMMUNICATION

• Read the staff meeting minutes each week.
• Communicate any concerns, changes or questions to the supervisor.
• Read and keep up to date on written reports, documentation, etc.
  

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Meet basic work requirements; i.e. on time, appropriate appearance, alert, dependable, courteous.
• Ensure work conditions are safe and maintain cleanliness.
• Display a positive attitude, be open to new ideas and contribute to staff morale.
• Seek input, accepts direction and constructive feedback and deal with conflict in an appropriate manner.
• Be aware of and follow policies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity and initiative in day to day work.
• As a not for profit we do hold fundraising events and it is appreciated when staff participates.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Assist with daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• 7 core competencies are preferred.
• A criminal record check and vulnerable sector search completed within the past 3 months is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires work at various places and in varying conditions; this may include indoors, outdoors; work environments that are cold, hot, wet, loud, etc.
• This position does require physical activity (standing, walking, lifting, bending, swimming, pushing people in wheelchairs etc.)
• Strength to handle loads up to 30 kgs. may be required and regular loads of 23 kgs.
• Physical stamina to be able to work in a fast paced environment for a full shift.