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Relief Program Counsellor

3 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salvation Army Full time
Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We are currently hiring a Two (2) Casual Program Counsellor.

This position reports to the Program Supervisor and is currently assigned to work in the Toronto, Ontario (Lansdowne Avenue and Glencairn Avenue) area.

This is a casual position with no guaranteed number or pattern of hours.

Casual program counsellors are called on an as-needed basis with the opportunity to accept shifts as they are offered, flexible to meet program needs Location and scheduling assignments may change based on organizational and programmatic 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 also 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 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 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.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing teaching and support to Program participants
Facilitating programs that promote Community Inclusion and Employment
Providing support for participants' personal development including supporting the Journey of Change and using the Outcomes Star tool for person centered planning
Implementing and following support protocols, behavior support plans
Providing counselling and assisting in the development of smart goals
Providing learning opportunities to participants
Following and promoting the program philosophy
Maintaining cleanliness of program/site
Undertake caseload of approximately 15-20 participants
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste
Noise
Dealing with angry and abusive people
Handling garbage
Verbal abuse
Odours

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed 2-3 year Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma or other equivalent degree/diploma related to human services
Valid and current Standard First Aid Certificate CPR Level C Certificate and use it in practice on a regular basis
Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire and use it in practice on a regular basis
Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, an asset

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

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 implementing and updating Individual Support Plans
Medication administration experience preferred

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Understanding of the Bio-psycho-social model
Understanding of Quality Behavioural Competencies
Strong counselling/de-escalation skills required
Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening, completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

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.