INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING (Job Posting #2021-91)

TITLE: Residential Counsellor

POSITION STATUS: Part-Time (Weekend) – Permanent (Union)

SCHEDULE: Sat and Sun: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (flexibility required as needed)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We take a person centred approach to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community that aims to support and make a positive difference.
Our perks include but is not limited to extended health coverage, exposure to Deaf culture, ASL classes, comprehensive training library, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.

Our Programs support 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 Anne Penney Program (APP) program and will work with the Program Manager and the Milton 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 the 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 with clients