Residential counsellor - group home

Job Details $28.50 / hour

Full-time

Experienced

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Overview

Job Duration: Permanent

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly

Education:

Experience:

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

Corrections

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

Urban area

Work in employer's/client's home

Community agency

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Social service or charity agency

Tasks

Prepare reports or case histories

Supervise support staff

Administrative and office activities

Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community

Develop specialized rehabilitation programs

Perform administrative tasks

Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives

Implement life skills workshops

Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders

Refer offenders to community and social services programs

Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs

Conduct follow-up assessments

Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated

Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community

Housekeeping activities

Food preparation

Provide suicide and crisis intervention

Resolve conflict situations

Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses

Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

Assist clients/guests with special needs

Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Mental health first aid Certificate

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Target audience

Culturally diverse groups

Females

Males

Persons with mental health disabilities

Security and safety

Enhanced reliability security clearance

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Personal suitability

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Values and ethics

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Organized

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Night

Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

Other benefits

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Competition Number: 48926083

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