residential counsellor - group home

Cumberland Community Homes Ltd.; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Oxford, Nova Scotia is hiring for a permanent role offering training. Candidates will work in a fast-paced group home environment, providing crucial support and care. Applicants need a secondary school diploma and a First Aid Certificate. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and team collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Will train on the job.
• Must have First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal record check required.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Client focus

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education and experience

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Group home
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

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

Work term and language

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 12 to 48 hours per week