JOB POSTING (# 2021- 26)

TITLE: Residential Counsellor- Weekend (2 vacancies)

POSITION STATUS: Part Time - Permanent (Union)

SCHEDULE: Sat and Sun- 11:00 am – 11:00 pm, Wed 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (flexibility required)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a multi-purpose, multi-program facility that functions as a community centre for the Deaf and as a non-profit charitable provider of services for the Deaf. The organization exists to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve.

Reporting to the Program Manager, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring and delivery of service. The Guelph Line program provides intensive community based support to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, require a community rich setting, and who may display complex behavioural, mental health and developmental needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Ensure that activities and daily support approaches are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies with a goal of ensuring the highest quality of care
• Ensure supportive, safe and predictable environment through the establishment of routines, limits and daily living skills
• Implement daily programming activities consistent with ISP/PDP goals, track and report on progress
• Participate in activities of day to day residential care including personal hygiene routines, daily activity schedule, operational duties and administrative duties
• Document, track and analyze data reporting findings to the Behavioral Therapist and Program Manager
• Implement strategies targeted to reduce behaviour, track and report progress
• Consistently comply with clinical and program plans including daily activity schedule
• Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
• Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
• Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one’s self to excellent service
• Physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting, bending and prolonged standing
• Varying schedule including days, evenings and occasional weekends