Residential Counsellor - Jobs in Chester, NS

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Residential Counsellor(Article 21.01 a)Job Type: Full-time (77 hours bi-weekly)Posted: July 4, 2022Salary: Probationary $19.20/hour; Permanent $20.63/hourAnticipated start date ASAPAbout You· You are prepared to experience joy and fulfilment on a daily basis· You are flexible and embrace a workplace where no two days are the same· You believe everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed· You are a team player who is committed to a high-level of workplace professionalism· You embrace a person-centered approach to support· You honour Participants’ choices and respect their personal perspectives, values, beliefs, and preferencesResponsibilities and DutiesAs part of a team you:· Support Participants (adults with intellectual/physical disabilities) at home and in the community· Teach, supervise, and support all activities of daily living· Support individual and small groups of Participants in individual choices in all activities· Encourage and organize activities that contribute to skill development, socialization, and fun· Transport Participants in organizational vehicles· Build positive, healthy relationships in the workplaceMinimum Qualifications· Preferred: University degree or a graduate of a recognized Human Services or related program· Asset: Possession or willingness to obtain all 7 Provincial Core Competencies (Fire & Life Safety, Health & Personal Care, Medication Awareness, Individual Program Planning, Crisis Intervention, Behavioural Supports, Standard First Aid/ CPR-C) & food handler’s certificate· Asset: Experience working with or supporting people living with a physical and/or intellectual disability· Demonstrated experience developing appropriate relationships in a helping or supporting capacity· Effective oral and written communication skills· Asset: Alternative communication abilities· Ability to work independently and in a team· Valid NS Driver’s License· Possession or willingness to obtain Class 4 driver’s license· Acceptable Driving record/abstract· Suitable Criminal Records Check & Vulnerable Sector Search· Proof of double covid-19 vaccinationBenefits· Competitive compensation rates· Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, EAP and RRSP matching)· Generous paid vacation time and paid sick time· Opportunities to learn and grow your skills· A unionized environment, which enhances the work experienceWork Environment· Shift work including days, evenings, overnights, weekends· 77 hours bi-weekly may include regularly scheduled overnight awake shifts· May experience crisis situations, which place the safety and well-being of employees/participants in jeopardy· May work singularly or in tandem with others· May be required to lift in relation to household activities and physically assisting participants· May be exposed to bodily fluids, viruses & common illnessesJoin us!Submit both your resume and cover letter for consideration for this position. Submit to: Joanne DeLong, Human Resources/Financial Coordinator.We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $19.20-$20.63 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 drivers license (preferred)
• proof of double covid-19 vaccination (preferred)
• & clear criminal records with vulnerable sector search (preferred)
• & clear drivers abstract (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-07-18Quick Apply

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