Residential counsellor - Sydney, Canada - Society For Treatment of Autism (Nova Scotia)

Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Occasionnel
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 10 to 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

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

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Group home
• Various locations

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• 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 clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan