Job Posting: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Residential Counsellor - Relief Worker(s)
Location: Whitby or Oshawa (Durham Region)
Shift Description: Varied shifts, evenings, weekends
Duties:
- Utilize counselling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and positive reinforcement skills
- Development and implementation of individual service plans
- Facilitation of daily living skills (ongoing) and weekly Life Skills group
- Intake, assessment and reference checks for potential residents
- Complete routine shift duties, including but not limited to: supervision of residents, life skills instruction, meal preparation, supervision of chores, documentation of all pertinent information in client files and staff log book, balance cash, shop for groceries, answer phones/return calls, complete school attendance checks, monitor job search, and deal with any situation that may occur on your shift.
- Attend all residential staff meetings, and agency meetings as assigned
- Must be able to work all hours that the residence is open, i.e. days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of and adherence to John Howard Society of Durham Region's policies and procedures
- Other duties as occasionally assigned by team leader/manager or executive director
Qualifications:
- Post secondary education completed in human service/social service work field
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Previous residential experience preferred
- Car is essential, must have $1,000000.00 liability coverage
- Be able to demonstrate a strong ability to work with a Windows 2003/XP/WAN operating system, knowledge of Internet, Email, MS Access and MS Word is essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Able to take initiative and work as part of a team
Salary Range: $14.00 per hour
Posting Date: May 20, 2010
Closing Date: open
If you are interested, please quote this posting and send your resume with a cover letter to:
