Special needs counsellor

Now hiring: Special needs counsellor at Genesis Residential Treatment Program in Gloucester, ON. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment - Part time leading to full time opportunity. Work schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must examine and assess behavioural patterns.
• The candidate must accurately record observations.
• The candidate must review reports from healthcare professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels.
• The candidate must implement approved treatment plans.
• The candidate must develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in setting and achieving goals.
• The candidate must maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• The candidate must help clients manage physical illnesses and disorders.
• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• The candidate must implement behaviour management programs.
• The candidate must conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• The candidate must assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must perform food preparation.
• The candidate must develop, co-ordinate, and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must show initiative.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home, be capable of working at varied site locations, and understand that performance progression is reviewed annually.
• The candidate must work in chronic or long-term care facilities to provide care, support residents’ health, and assist staff.
• The candidate must work in a group home to provide care, supervision, and support to residents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
• The candidate will receive a variable or compressed work week.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

crown.hill@rogers.com

By fax

6137448556

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?