Rehabilitation Counsellor

Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe is a community agency funded by Ontario Health Central Region. The agency offers a variety of community-based services for adults living with the long-term effects of an acquired brain injury.

BIS is seeking to hire a Full-time Rehabilitation Counsellor to work in our Community Outreach Program

**Duties**:

- Provide individualized 1-1 services to clients in their homes and communities
- Develop, plan and facilitate Group Programs (Virtual and On-Site)
- Develop individual service plans that are client centered, goal focused, and outcome oriented
- Record and manage client information for the purposes of quality assurance and goal attainment
- Administer standardized assessments as required by the agency
- Risk management practices (infection control, hygiene, equipment maintenance, dietary restrictions, environmental audit etc.)
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Travel to/from Program Sites and individual clients within Simcoe County

**Qualifications**:

- A degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in a community setting
- Experience working with individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury
- Demonstrated knowledge of life skills and community reintegration principles
- Strong interpersonal, team, and documentation skills
- Current CPR, CPI, First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
- Current Criminal Reference Check
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Demonstrated experience using computer software and including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual platforms
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle

Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe has robust Covid-19 precautions in place. All staff are provided with, and trained in, the use of personal protective equipment. All new staff hired are required to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine).

Please send resumes to:
Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe

21 Essa Road, Barrie, ON L4N 3K4

Fax: 705-734-1598

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $24.50-$25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
BIS has robust Covid-19 precautions in place. All staff are provided with, and trained in, the use of personal protective equipment. All new staff hired are required to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (two doses of an approved vaccine)

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrie, ON L4N 3K4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2023-11-30
Expected start date: 2024-01-15