residential counsellor - group home

Government of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Community Service Worker to develop specialized rehabilitation programs, conduct assessments, and provide support in a group home environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications. This role is on-site, requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. Health and financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 2-3 years experience in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and Aboriginal groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and eligibility for services.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mental health first aid Certificate

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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)
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• 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
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• 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 in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males
• Young offenders

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program