Empowering Residential Counselor for Adults

The Salvation Army International; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSPs

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexibility at work

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Ontario seeks a Residential Counsellor to plan and implement individualized programs for adults with developmental disabilities in Lawson Ministries settings. You will support emotional needs and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting logs and incident reports, assisting with daily living needs, and transporting Service Users as required, while maintaining safety and confidentiality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a accredited post-secondary/college program: Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid & CPR with Defibrillation training required or willingness to obtain.
• Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Provide a CRC with vulnerable sector screening; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized, goal-centered programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assist Service Users with emotional and psychological needs.
• Document daily logs, shift reports, and incident reports.
• Coordinate transportation and scheduling of professional appointments.
• Support Service Users in meeting physical needs (food, clothing, shelter).
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of residence and main office.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Lift up to 20 lbs

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent

First Aid & CPR with Defibrillation

Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector

Tools

AIMS software

Job description

The Salvation Army in Ontario seeks a Residential Counsellor to plan and implement individualized programs for adults with developmental disabilities in Lawson Ministries settings. You will support emotional needs and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting logs and incident reports, assisting with daily living needs, and transporting Service Users as required, while maintaining safety and confidentiality across shifts.