INTERNAL JOB POSTING: Temporary 12 Months - Full-time Night Awake Counsellor

The successful candidate(s) will be assigned to Euphemia but may be reassigned to another location within Residential Services. Please see reverse side of this posting for Article 12—Job Posting

CLASSIFICATION: FT Night Awake Counsellor - Temporary 12 Months

PROGRAM AREA: Residential Services

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-time Night Awake (as per Article 14.02 (i)(e) of the Collective Agreement)

POSTING DATE: October 23rd, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 3rd, 2026, by 4:30 P.M.

POSITION FILL DATE: on or before January 15th, 2027

SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS, ETC. (as per Article 12.02):

- Provide overnight awake support for residents, which can include day or evening awake hours or night sleep shifts, as per Article 14.02 (i)(d) of the Collective Agreement.
- Assist in implementing personal life plans and/or respective complex needs support plans and/or behaviour support plans
- Provision of creative supports and activities that enhance daily living, self-care, and interpersonal skills and promote social, leisure, and community participation
- Promote independence, self-esteem, and self-confidence of residents
- Assist with communication and follow up with family, consultants, medical personnel, support teams, etc.
- Promote the involvement of family, volunteers, and natural support for residents
- Thorough and consistent completion and follow-up of data collection, documentation, and record maintenance to comply with all CLSL, legislative, and regulatory requirements, as assigned
- Modelling for/provision of guidance for new and existing team members, student placements, and volunteers
- Advocating for personal rights, dignity, well-being, and protection from harm to residents, and report infractions in accordance with policy
- Assist in providing a healthy, clean, safe, and home-like environment for all residents, staff, and visitors
- Assist in taking appropriate action in the event of illness, injury, or critical situations
- Be respectful and considerate of others to create a positive work and support environment

PROFESSIONAL APTITUDES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- For some homes, demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or aptitude in supporting residents who have a dual diagnosis and/or who exhibit expressive behaviors
- For some homes, knowledge, skills, and/or aptitude in supporting residents who are physically or sensory challenged, medically fragile, or technically dependent
- Demonstrated initiative and ability in undertaking the above
- Demonstrated creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated positive attitude towards the above, as well as being a positive ambassador of CLSL and within the community
- Demonstrated resilience in performing and prioritizing intense job demands
- Demonstrated excellence in collaboration and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work various scheduled hours and assigned duties
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software quickly
- Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication
- Demonstrated understanding of adherence to and valuing of CLSL policies, procedures, performance standards, and confidentiality requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Preferred education in developmental disabilities or human services (e.g. SSW, CYW, ECE, FSW, PSW).
- Medical education or nursing background preferred
- Preferred minimum of one to two years’ experience in various support settings with proven ability to support persons who have autism, developmental disability, dual diagnosis, physical and sensory challenges, or who are medically fragile or technically dependent
- Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certificate, Protected Management Certification

COMPENSATION

- Starting Salary: As per Collective Agreement
- Hours Per Week: As per Collective Agreement
- Company Benefits: As per Collective Agreement

ARTICLE 12 JOB POSTING

When permanent job vacancies or temporary vacancies that are known in advance will exceed six (6) months in duration occur within the bargaining unit, which the employer decides to fill, the employer will post a notice with respect to such job on the bulletin boards or binders as set out in Article 16.02 for seven (7) working days. In addition, such jobs will be posted for seven (7) working days on the employer’s website. Interested employees must apply within the seven (7) working-day posting period. It is understood the employer may fill the job on a temporary basis. Once the employer decides to

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