Full Time Program Counsellor with Caseload – more than 1 required

Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We are currently hiring 2 Full-Time Program Counsellors with Caseload. This position reports to the Residential Manager and is currently assigned to work in the Glencairn, Ontario area. These are full-time position that works 40 hours per week, either Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday rotating 7:00 am – 3:00 pm and 3:00pm – 11:00pm, flexible to meet program needs.

The Program Counsellor will promote opportunities to develop job readiness skills, developing social skills (coping strategies, appropriate interactions and relationships, mindfulness), life skills (cooking, budgeting, laundry, self-care), and Community Participation Activities.

This position requires someone who has a passion for and takes initiative in the creation and implementation of programming. The capacity to work collaboratively within a team is required, as well as with a large number of stakeholders including: healthcare professionals, consultants, colleagues, community members, family members and friends. This position requires a resilient direct support professional who is confident in navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and who is creative in providing support to individuals in crisis.

The Program Counsellor provides support to program participants within established policies and procedures including: Employment Standards, Salvation Army Accreditation, and Services & Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008.

• Act as a role model for the people we support as reflected by appearance, behaviour and attitude; act as an advocate on individual’s behalf/facilitate self advocacy to community supports
• Remain awake and active throughout the entire shift which includes supporting residents during their awake hours as well as ensuring the well-being of residents throughout the night
• Foster independence in daily living skills (housekeeping and laundry)
• Provide support in personal development as decided through individual program planning (ISP)
• Know and respond to the safety and health care of the people we support
• Document and maintain records as required (data collection, medication administration)
• Administer medication an attend medical appointment as required
• Ensure learning opportunities are provided using agency and community resources
• Maintain effective communication
• Represent the program on committees and at other meetings as delegated by Residential Manager
• Attend and participate in program planning meetings and staff development training at the discretion of management
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with the program, and keep ethical and legal responsibilities with individuals we support and others associated with the agency

Education/Certifications:

• Completed 2-3 year Developmental Services Worker Diploma or other equivalent degree/diploma related to human services
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR, Level C
• Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire

Experience:

• Preferred minimum 2-5 years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities
• Experience with writing, implementing Individual Support Plans
• Experience in community outreach

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong counselling/de-escalation support required
• Proficient computer skills needed in Microsoft Office and email
• Driver’s license (rural property)

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

• Medication administration experience preferred

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 40 hours per week, either Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday rotating between 7:00 am – 3:00 pm and 3:00pm – 11:00pm, flexible to meet program needs

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