POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community.
Our Progressive Assisted Living (PAL) program supports Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind adults some of whom have
complex behavioural, developmental and/or mental health diagnoses.
The Life Skills Counsellor provide the individuals in care with opportunities to increase their level of independence in skill area
such as communication, daily living, social, and community awareness based on each individual’s Life Plan.

PRIMARY DUTIES
 Assist in identifying needs for all individuals in the program
 Be familiar with all individual programs developed from the Individual Support Plan and assist as necessary
 Plan and organize indoor and outdoor recreation activities for all individuals on a weekly basis
 Ensure all individuals are safely transported to appointments, community outings, outside programs, transportation
stations and family homes
 Ensure a high level of quality care is maintained at all times
 Follow Policies and Procedures for the agency and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as they apply
to our individuals and standard of care.
 Use the least intrusive procedures necessary to maintain a stable environment
 Maintain a respectful attitude towards individuals at all times
 Utilize community resources & liaise with community members
 Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
 Keep your team up to date on program activities at all times
 Teach, coach, mentor – life skills, daily activity schedules and community involvement
 Physical activities including but not limited to, lifting, bending and prolonged standing
 Provide assistance to Full time Life Skills Counsellors