Night-Shift Residential Counselor for Adults

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Canada; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is hiring for an overnight Residential Counsellor to plan and implement goal-centered programs for adults with developmental disabilities across Lawson Ministries. You will promote independence, ensure basic needs like food, clothing and shelter are met, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. This is an overnight shift with variable schedule and paid meal breaks.

Qualifications

• Two-year accredited post-secondary program in Developmental Social Work or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CPR with Defibrillation training or willingness to obtain.
• Current CPI certification or willingness to obtain.
• CRC with vulnerable sector screening prior to employment; provide police check.
• Ontario Class G Driver’s license with current Driver’s Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain person-directed plans and corresponding policies for each Service User.
• Support Service Users' spiritual needs through participation in programming.
• Collaborate with residential/day program staff to provide coordinated care.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with Service Users and families.
• Document daily logs, shift reports and incident reports in the system; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Lift up to 20 lbs

Attention to detail

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Developmental Social Worker Diploma or equivalent in Human Services

Tools

AIMS software

Job description

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is hiring for an overnight Residential Counsellor to plan and implement goal-centered programs for adults with developmental disabilities across Lawson Ministries. You will promote independence, ensure basic needs like food, clothing and shelter are met, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. This is an overnight shift with variable schedule and paid meal breaks.