INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING (Job Posting #2020-70)
TITLE: Residential Counsellor - Weekend
POSITION STATUS: Full Time - Permanent (Union)
SCHEDULE: Mon & Fri (3:00pm to 11:00pm) Sat & Sun (9:00am to 9:00pm) (flexibility required as needed)
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
Lead and/ or participate in treatment planning, service reviews, plan of care, program planning and evaluation meetings
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
Effective management of caseload requirements and agency reporting expectations through data collection, trend analysis, client profile maintenance and documentation
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