Overnight Awake - Behavioural Counselor

Are you an individual seeking an exciting and fulfilling job with opportunities for growth within the organization? Your search ends here, as Bairn Croft Residential Services is welcoming new Overnight Awake Positions!

Who are we?

Bairn Croft Residential Services (BCRS) is devoted to providing high quality residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. Our programs are designed to cater to a diverse range of functioning levels, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges. With a commitment to inclusivity, we provide comprehensive, innovative, and socially inclusive services for individuals of all ages.

We work with families, communities, social services, medical professionals, mental health experts, and educators. Our focus is on meeting the unique needs of individuals while promoting social inclusion, personal choice, independence, and upholding the rights of all those in our care.

The three foundational pillars of BCRS, trust, inclusion, and resolve, as outlined in our company's Soul Guide—guide us in creating a place where everyone belongs. As a Behavioral Counselor, you'll be actively engaging in the community and helping to achieve individualized goals in our resident’s life while achieving a sense of fulfilment in your work.

Why choose us?

At BCRS, we value and acknowledge dedication and hard work among our employees, and we express our appreciation through a range of perks and benefits.

BCRS offers:

• GoodLife Wellness Programs: Enjoy a range of benefits, including discounted memberships, waived enrollment fees, and extended discounts for two family members and more.
• HumanaCare Services: Access to comprehensive services like Employee Assistance Programs, Virtual Healthcare Services, and more to support your overall well-being.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with Wealth simple: BCRS matches your contributions at a rate of 1% of your annual earnings, ensuring a solid foundation for your retirement savings.
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Contests: Engage in fun and rewarding monthly contests, win prizes, and feel appreciated for your hard work and dedication.

Join us in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

About the position-

In this role, you will stay awake and alert throughout nighttime hours, providing necessary care, support, and supervision. Be prepared to promptly respond to any emergencies or situations that may arise during the night, take appropriate actions and adhering to established protocols, maintain accurate and timely documentation of activities, observations, and any incidents that occur during the night shift.

Education: Minimum 1 year of study in a related subject field (Developmental Service Worker, Community Service Worker, Psychology, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Criminology, etc.)

Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Setting: Residential setting, working with individuals of all ages.

Wages:

• Full time Overnight Awake starts at $23.00/hour
• Weekend Overnight Awake starts at $20.50/hour
• An extra $3.00 per hour permanent government wage enhancement, on top of existing hourly wages.

Target Groups or Residents: Our services support individuals of all ages, genders, and abilities, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those with disabilities such as deafness/hard of hearing, blindness/visual impairment, intellectual, learning, and mental health disabilities.

Specific Skills:

• Provide support to individuals with special needs
• Evaluate resident's skills and development needs
• Conflict resolution
• Supervise resident’s, ensuring safety and security
• Implement behavior management programs
• Coordinate with social services and healthcare providers
• Develop intervention models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating treatment program effectiveness

Essential Skills: Reading, writing, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, job planning, organization

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels under pressure, physically resilient, maintains composure and makes sound decisions in high-stress situations.

BCRS offers a dynamic environment for individuals to gain experience in various fields, including social work, child services, law enforcement, youth justice, education, counseling, psychology, Cognitive-Based Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis. It's an excellent starting point for diverse career paths.

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

Work Location: Orleans and the surrounding area.

This employment opportunity extends beyond the specified responsibilities. The employee may be required to undertake additional tasks as deemed necessary to fulfill the continuous needs of the agency.

Safety and Security:

• Vulnerable sector security clearance
• Child abuse registry check (provided free of charge)
• Valid First Aid Certificate (CPR)

*Required

Transportation Details:

• Dependable vehicle
• Valid G driver’s license
• Insurance
• 3 Year Driver's Abstract

*Required

*Public transportation is accessible in certain locations.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.):

• Child and Youth Care Worker: (CCW/CYW) Diploma
• Developmental Service Worker (DSW)
• Social Service Worker: (SSW) Diploma
• Social Service Worker: Gerontology Diploma
• Community Support Worker: (CSW) Diploma
• Human Services Diploma
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: (CPR) Certificate

COVID-19 considerations:

Resident and employee safety remain a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. BCRS works directly with Ottawa Public Health to ensure the appropriate intervention, protection and control measures are in place.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds to apply.

If you're seeking an excellent team, a great agency, and a fulfilling career, BCRS is the destination for you. We look forward to receiving your applications!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.50-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person