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F/t 1:1 residential counsellor

Reference number: 
91401
Publication date: 
> 20 days 
Sector of activity: 
Main functions: 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. To promote an environment and programming is both supportive and nurturing.
2. To ensure that the residents’ physical needs (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) are well met. This includes cleaning of the home, participation in and coordination of meal preparations as well provision of Personal Needs Care.
3. To assist the residents in meeting their emotional and psychological needs.
4. Being involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/rehabilitation plans in conjunction with residents, team members and other staff and professionals.
5. To have a working knowledge of the application and maintenance of treatment procedures for each individual resident in your specific program.
6. To support the efforts made to meet residents’ spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in programming activities where necessary.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with developmental and behaviourally challenged individuals.
8. Working cooperatively with residential team members in providing coordinated and consistent approaches to residents.
9. To endeavour to develop strong therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.
10. Ensure the proper and accurate recording of all daily logs, shift reports, incident reports, etc.
11. Ensure that all required professional appointments for primary clients are scheduled and direction given to the staff accompanying.
12. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of and ordering of medication.
13. Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of residence.
14. Responsible to assist with any type of client emergencies that may arise during the shift.
15. Responsible for transportation of clients to and from specific destinations.
16. To promote greater independence and strive towards the highest quality of living possible.
17. Other duties as assigned by the Senior Residential Case Manager, Program Manager or Executive Director.
State: 
Permanent
Schedule: 
Full time
Quarter: 
Evening
Number of hours per week: 
40 hours
Salary: 
16.69$ by hour
Job start date: 
2015-01-16
Number of positions to fill: 
1
Detailed description: 
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must:

1. Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent in Human Services field.
2. FASD Background and experience as well as experience working with difficult behaviours an asset
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience working with teens/adults with developmental disabilities and/or Autism as well as with vulnerable populations, essential.
4. Experience in developing, implementing and evaluation of effective individualized program plans.
5. Experience in assessing and networking with community and accessing necessary resources.
6. Current First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillation training and current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required
7. Pharmacology training and experience in medication administration necessary.
8. Lifts & Transfer training an asset.
9. Personal Care Support experience an asset.
10. Must have valid, full driver’s license as well as Driver’s Abstract required and vehicle an asset.
11. Current Police Check required.
12. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide a supportive and nurturing environment.
13. Good communication skills – verbal, written and e-mail
14. French language written and verbal skills an asset
15. Computer literacy necessary.
SALARY/GRADE:

Salary Range: $16.69 per hour awake / $11.00 per hour asleep
Hours per week: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Number of Positions: 1
Start date: Mid-January

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Eligible for RRSP & Health Benefits after successful completion of 3 months’ probation
2. Flexibility in hours worked required, due to the changing needs of the tenants.

Interested applicants must respond in writing, no later than NOON – JANUARY 2, 2015 to:



Human Resources
EMAIL: [email protected]


FAX: 905-527-1377

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-IN’S
Requirements
Languages asked for
French: 
Functional
English: 
Excellent
Education
Level: 
Secondary
Working experience
Minimum experience required: 
1 year
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    Hamilton ,  Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula, Ontario