Company Information
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Company Name: Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf

Job Information
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Job Title: Life Skills Counsellor Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
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



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
 DSW Diploma or related college degree or equivalent work acquired
experience
 Minimum 1 year experience working in a residential setting with Consumers
with developmental disabilities, mental
health needs and/or dual diagnosis
 Knowledge and experience working within the deaf community and fluency in
ASL
 Knowledge and experience working with clinical professionals as it
relates to mental health and/or behavioural needs
 Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving abilities; good
judgement and critical thinker
 Advocates for and with the Individuals and deaf community at all times.
 Excellent communication, literacy and interpersonal skills
 Innovation, initiative and integrity
 Demonstrated experience in computer literacy (e.g. Words, Excel, Outlook)
 Valid Ontario Full G Driver’ s License and clean driving record
 French language/LSQ an asset




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: careers@bobrumball.org