Full job description

Springview Residential Services is a leading developmental service agency in Kingston, Ontario. SVRS was established in 2017. SVRS provides residential services and treatment for dependent and semi-dependent male and female persons with developmental disabilities and special needs, who present with a wide range of functioning levels, emotional and behavioural challenges.

SVRS has 5 residential homes in the Kingston area that are dedicated care homes for our clients and staff. We are looking for experienced people to fill a 30 hour contract for the behavioural counselor positions in a residential setting.

What a career with Springview Residential Services can offer you:

· Competitive pay $23.00 per hour ($23.50 after 6 months probation)-$27.00 per hour / HR plus 4% vacation pay. Ontario Wage enhancement program included - steady work year-round, stability in their work-life

-*Weekly bonus for attending all scheduled shifts ($1.25 per hour on top of the $23.00/ hour)*

· Extended health care, vision care, flexible working hours, dental care, life insurance

· SVRS is the fastest growing developmental agency in the region, which gives employees a lot of exciting career opportunities within the agency, or help to advance them further within the field.

· The SVRS staffing team is made up of hardworking and positive individuals with a client centered approach.

What we’re looking for:

· University degree or college diploma in social services, and experience working with individuals with special needs.

· Must have a valid driver’s license, drivers abstract and a vehicle

· Criminal reference check for working with vulnerable individuals

· Professional and personal references

· Standard First- aid and CPR a requirement

What you’ll be doing in this role:

· Successful candidates will work with adults and children with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and high behavioural needs in a structured therapeutic milieu

· Shifts include; day, evening, weekends, overnight awake and sleep-over

· Our homes are located in Kingston, Harrowsmith and Odessa areas. They are residential homes with 6-7 clients per home with 20 working staff members

· A career as a behavioural counsellor is a very rewarding and fulfilling path. Some of the daily challenges are: Following clinical approved behavioural support plans, Personal hygiene routines and client behavioural outburst.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person