Residential Counsellor - Halifax, Canada - Metro Community Housing Association

Metro Community Housing Association
Metro Community Housing Association
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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Metro Community Housing Association is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support and residential services to persons who have experienced mental health difficulties.

We are seeking client focused Residential Counsellors for our Residential Services Team.


Residential Counsellors are responsible for supporting clients in all aspects of daily living, follow consistent IPPs and Behaviour Modification programs, provide medication monitoring, attend appointments with clients, accompany clients on recreation outings and complete required documentation.


You will be successful in this role if you are respectful to everyone you support and work with, put clients needs first, have a good sense of professional boundaries, possess good judgement, and have an innate ability to make people feel good.

This is a unionized position and is eligible for Collective Agreement benefits.

Perks and benefits include the following:

extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, enrolment in a Group Retirement Savings Plan, paid public holidays, paid vacation, free parking, and a casual dress code.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services Field (Psychology, Sociology, etc.) or Human Service diploma
  • Two years related experience working with individuals who have experienced mental health difficulties
  • Some experience in life skills development, behavior modification and Individual Program Planning would be preferable

Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in an environment with challenging client behaviors
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions during client crises or house emergencies
  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Positive representative for the Agency

Wage Rate
- $20.32 per hour


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
$20.32 per hour


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract


Salary:
$20.32 per hour


Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • Can you work in Halifax, Dartmouth, or both?

Licence/Certification:

  • Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred)
  • Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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