Residential Counsellor - Halifax, Canada - Metro Community Housing Association

Metro Community Housing Association

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description

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

Required

Completed postsecondar education in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, etc.) or related field
OR 2 years related experience in an RRW level position.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, online training)
Completion of Core Competencies
preferred

Asset

Work, volunteer, or lived experience in a care position/support capacity
Understanding of mental health disorders and symptoms

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
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, online training)

ASSET

Work, volunteer, or lived experience in a care position/support capacity

Understanding of mental health disorders and symptoms

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Wage Rate
- $20.32 per hour

Job Types:
Part-time, full-time

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

Salary:
$20.32 per hour

Schedule: