Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 5 to 44 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder Work setting Urban area Work in employer''s/client''s home Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres Group home Persons with an intellectual disability Tasks Examine the behaviour Record observations Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients'' current and potential functioning levels Implement treatment plans Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them Maintain accurate records Help clients manage physical illness and disorders Administrative and office activities Prepare reports or case histories Assess client''s relevant skill strengths and development needs Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Implement behaviour management programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Housekeeping activities Food preparation Develop,



co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Assist clients/guests with special needs Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Supervision 5-10 people Target audience Persons with learning disabilities Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Vehicle supplied by employer Valid driver''s licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Walking Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Ability to work independently Personal suitability Client focus Productive interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Judgement Values and ethics Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Organized Reliability Team player Initiative Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Employment terms options Evening Shift Flexible hours Morning Night On call Employment terms options To be determined Day Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Parking available Variable or compressed work week

📌 special needs counsellor (Ottawa)
🏢 Genesis Residential Treatment Program
📍 Ottawa