Adoption Counselor

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Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. p>

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

Our Developmental Services residential programs provide home life skills training and transition planning to males with developmental disabilities/dual diagnosis, 18 years of age, and older. The position encompasses supports, and counselling, life skills facilitation, safety and security, crisis management, administrative, clerical, and facilities upkeep duties.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Support and Counselling: Provide individuals with support and information as to a decision or course of action for their daily living activities, including but not limited to: hygiene, budgeting, cooking, nutrition, social skills and community, and achieving specific goals.
• Life Skills Facilitation: Provide life skills programming, in the home and in the community that promotes learning for independent living.
• Community Outings/Escorts: Provide supports for individuals to actively participate in community activities safely.
• Conflict Management: Manage challenging behaviors in a residential, community setting; attend to crisis situations using a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior and identify before, during, and after behavior through the appropriate collection of objective and accurate information. Address or resolve issues and follow applicable policies and work procedures consistently including but not limited to the principles of reinforcement, safe management techniques in case of crisis or when dealing with challenging behavior.
• Health and Safety: Foster a safe and healthy work environment for the residents and the staff as per policies, procedures and the law.
• Administrative Duties: Provide clerical/reception and administrative support to the program.

WHO YOU ARE

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary diploma/degree in the Social Services field, e.g., li>
• Strong knowledge in computer applications, i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

- Working directly with individuals with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis

- Supports and counselling, life skills facilitation, community supports and safe management

- With a thorough understanding of the Social Inclusion Act and the Act for the Supports of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (2008).

Knowledge of community resources, both internal and external.Assessment skills required for both the delivery of service to individuals and daily operational/programming issues, including determination of suitability and assessment of risk to the individuals we serve.Program planning skills to implement, evaluate, and modify new and existing programs, as needed.Written communication skills in English, to communicate ideas, instructions, and information in a clear, concise manner - adjust to the receiver's needs for various levels of communication.Verbal skills, in English, to communicate ideas, instructions, and information in a clear concise manner; p>

Nice to Have’s: Ability to communicate in French verbally and in written form.

No phone calls please. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community and we will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience.

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