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: Overnight Awake Counsellor 
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 Programs supports 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 Adult Residential Program (ARP) and
Progressive Assisted Living (PAL), and will work with the Program Manager and
the Toronto 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 including daily
activity schedule
 Implement ISP/PDP goals; track & report on progress
 Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
 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.
 Teach, coach, mentor – life skills, daily activity schedules and
community involvement
 Plan and execute activities for/with clients



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
 Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma or related college degree or
equivalent work acquired experience
 Minimum 2 years’ 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)
 Knowledge and experience with report writing and data entry
 Experience managing nutritional needs of clients
 Current Quality Assurance Measures, Safe Management, Medication
Administration, Oxygen Training and WHMIS
certification and be able to actively participate in all trainings
 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