INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING (Job Posting #2021-90)

TITLE: Overnight Awake Counsellor

POSITION STATUS: Part-Time - Permanent (Union)

SCHEDULE: Thursday – 11pm-7am, Friday 11pm-8am (some flexibility required)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated, collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve.
We take a person centered approach that aims to support and make a positive difference in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Our perks include but not limited to robust benefits program (for eligible employees), access to sign language classes, employee rewards & recognition program, comprehensive training and development, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.

Our Programs support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind adults some of whom have complex behavioural, developmental and/or mental health diagnoses. This position is responsible for the daily activities of the program at the Anne Penney Program (APP) program, and will work with the Program Manager and the Milton team to ensure the highest quality of care and services for everyone we serve.

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 person-centered quality service, and achievement of program and individual service goals
• Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
• Consistently comply with clinical and program plans
• Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
• Ensure a clean, safe home-like environment for everyone residing in the program
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
• Understand and be able to work with Behavioural Support Plans, PRN’s and medical protocols
• Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one-self to excellent service
• Utilize community resources & liaise with community members
• Documentation – communication logs, reports, etc.
• Flexible hours of work
• Teach, coach, and mentor with regards to life skills and daily activity schedules