Job Description

Residential Counsellor

Job Type: 8-12 Full-time (77-80hrs/2weeks), 3-4 Part-time (48-60 hrs/2weeks), 1-3 Casual/Reserve - We are willing to provide on the job training.

Posted: September 25, 2025

Salary: Step 1 $21.79/hour - Step 5 $23.63/hour

Anticipated start date: November 2025

About You

You are prepared to experience joy and fulfilment on a daily basis

You are flexible and embrace a workplace where no two days are the same

You believe everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and succeed

You are a team player who is committed to a high-level of workplace professionalism

You embrace a person-centered approach to support

You honour Participants' choices and respect their personal perspectives, values, beliefs, and preferences

Responsibilities and Duties

As part of a team you:

Support Participants (adults with intellectual/physical disabilities) at home and in the community

Teach, supervise, and support all activities of daily living

Encourage and organize activities that contribute to skill development, socialization, and fun

Transport Participants in organizational vehicles

Build positive, healthy relationships in the workplace

Minimum Qualifications

We have a training program and we are willing to pay you during your training if you are the right candidate to enter this amazing career path. It's a great career!

Preferred: University degree or a graduate of a recognized Human Services or related program such as CCA.

We are willing to provide on the job training.

Asset: Possession or willingness to obtain all 7 Provincial Core Competencies (Fire & Life Safety, Health & Personal Care, Medication Awareness, Individual Program Planning, Crisis Intervention, Behavioural Supports, Standard First Aid/ CPR-C) & Food Handler's certificate)

Asset: Experience working with or supporting people living with a physical and/or intellectual disability

Demonstrated experience developing appropriate relationships in a helping or supporting capacity

Effective oral and written communication skills

Asset: Alternative communication abilities

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Valid NS Driver's License

Possession or willingness to obtain Class 4 driver's license, must have a Class 5.

Acceptable Driving record/abstract

Suitable Criminal Records Check & Vulnerable Sector Search

Benefits

Competitive compensation rates

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, LTD, EAP and 7% RRSP matching).

Generous paid vacation time and paid sick time

Opportunities to learn and grow your skills

Work Environment

Shift work including days, evenings, overnight (awake), weekends, holidays.

May experience crisis situations, which place the safety and well-being of employees/participants in jeopardy

May work singularly or in tandem with others

May be required to lift in relation to household activities and physically assisting participants

May be exposed to bodily fluids, viruses & common illnesses

Join us!

Submit

both your resume and cover letter

for consideration for this position. Submit to: Joanne DeLong, Human Resources/Financial Coordinator.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $21.79-$23.63 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person