Residential Counsellor (Support Worker)

Ottawa Foyers Partage is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with disabilities stable and safe living accommodations and opportunities to engage in leisure, recreation, volunteer, learning, and work activities consistent with their rights and unique aspirations, abilities, and needs.

Residential Counsellors are instrumental in assisting our residents in leading full and productive lives by diligently attending to their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, medical, and financial needs. Residential Counsellors are mindful of the importance of enabling our residents to achieve their fullest potential. Residential Counsellors constantly strive to ensure the best quality of life for all our residents and to create a safe, family-homelike atmosphere in all our homes.

Job Requirements:

• A diploma or degree in Health and Community Studies / Community Social Services or experience caring for individuals with multiple disabilities
• Clear Police Records Check for Vulnerable Sector
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification
• English (fluent – understand, speak and write)
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and ability to be insured

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Experience providing personal care for individuals with a developmental disability, physical disability, and or dual diagnosis
• Written communication skills to complete forms and reports
• Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Practice in medication administration
• Experience working with Behavioural Support Plans and outside clinical supports
• Ability to wake quickly and respond to resident needs whenever required

** Want to join a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting people to live their best lives? We want to hear from you! We offer 24/7 care to people living with multiple disabilities across the Ottawa area and are currently hiring permanent part-time, casual, and term contracts.

Job Types: Casual, Permanent, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $28.41-$30.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work every second weekend?

Experience:

• Person-Centred Care Support: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-14