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life skills coach

Posted on October 04, 2024 by Employer details Homes for Independent Living

Job details

  • LocationHalifax, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary24.73 hourly / 10 to 41 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3106595

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-10-18

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life skills coach NOC 42201 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
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