Full Time Residential Counsellor, Team Leader (union position)

As a local expression of The Salvation Army in Canada, Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Broadview Village residences provide around-the-clock support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges and we are currently hiring a Residential Counsellor, Team Leader. This position reports to the Residential Manager and is currently assigned to work in the Scarborough (McCowan Ave and Lawrence Ave) area. This is a full-time position and works 40 hours per week currently scheduled Sunday to Thursday, rotating between 7am-3pm and 3-11pm, flexible to meet program needs. Location and scheduling assignments may change based on organizational and programmatic needs

This position requires someone who has a passion for and takes initiative in the creation and implementation of programming in areas such as: personal care & hygiene, advocacy and community integration.  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 also 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 Residential Counsellor must ensure that their activities are in compliance with established legislation, and policies and procedures including: Employment Standards; Occupational Health & Safety Standards; Collective Agreements; Payroll Procedures; Salvation Army Accreditation; and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA).

• Medication administration experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
• 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 currently scheduled Sunday to Thursday, rotating between 7am-3pm and 3-11pm, flexible to meet program needs

This is a Bargaining Unit position represented by OPSEU Local 550

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

• Creating support protocols, completing behavioural and mental health assessments, and ensuring completion of medical assessments and reports
• Providing support for residents’ personal development including creating individual support planning (ISP) documents and monthly follow up Program Review Documents.
• Functioning as prime advocate for residents and facilitating self-advocacy to community supports in collaboration with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
• Collecting and analyzing data and anecdotal information to continually develop optimal support plans
• Overseeing resident personal belonging inventories
• Medication administration and coordination of health/medical appointments
• Providing financial support to residents in payment of expenses as well as maintaining accurate & timely records of resident finances
• Ensuring learning opportunities are provided utilizing agency and community resources.  Includes planning and participating in community outings and daytime/weekend trips, etc.
• Fostering independence in residents including supervising and assisting residents with meal preparation & clean-up
• Maintaining cleanliness of program site, ensuring health and safety protocols are closely followed
• Providing orientation and/or support to co-workers, students, volunteers and/or family members
• Following and promoting the agency’s and House program goal and philosophy
• Other duties as assigned

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 3-5 years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental
• Experience with writing, implementing and updating Individual Support Planning

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong counselling/de-escalation support skills required
• Proficient computer skills needed in Microsoft Office and email programs