First Nations Employment
Indigenous-inclusive employer

Community Rehabilitation Worker

Mountains and Meadows Care Group

$24.00 – $26.00/hour

Bridgetown, NS

Contract, On-site, 80 hours bi-weekly, 1 opening.

The opportunity

Status
Active until cancelled
Location
Bridgetown, NS
Employment
Contract, 80 hours bi-weekly
Work arrangement
On-site
Openings
1
Experience
Experience an asset
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • Odours

Work setting

  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Rural area
  • Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Manage events
  • Offer mentoring

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
  • Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Requirements

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate; or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience an asset

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Community disability studies Certificate
  • Core competencies for public health in Canada Course
  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Who can apply

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

Work location

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The employer

Who this posting welcomes

Indigenous-inclusive employer

The employer indicated on this posting that they welcome applications from Indigenous people.

Industry
Health care and social assistance
Based in
Bridgetown, NS

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Published for
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Vacancies
1
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Languages
English
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