Vocational Counsellor Dscp-u23-14

ABOUT US
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.

WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

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.

**Internal / External Job Post Vocational Counsellor DSCP-U23-14**
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Class Union
Department Developmental Services /SOAR
Location Community Programs - 1464 Midland Ave. Scarborough
Status Full-time, Permanent
Vacancy Number SOAR-U22-05
Pay Rate $51,090.01 per year
Available Immediately
Hours/Shifts 40 Hours a week - Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Rotational on-call responsibilities required.
This position is eligible for redeployment at the DS residences, should the need arise.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Support Services. The Community Programs at Springboard includes a community participation program for adults 18 years of age and older with a developmental disability and/or dual diagnosis. This position encompasses the primary functions of case management and coordination, advocacy, vocational development and outreach in the SOAR Program. SOAR is a Vocational and Life Skills day program. The community based programming focuses on the development of job and life skills, as well as community integration. This is a bargaining unit position.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Case Management/Co-ordination: responsible for needs and risk assessment, including strengths and areas of development, advocacy, referrals and coordinating supports.
Deal with crisis situations that may involve potential volatile behaviour.
Person Directed Planning: provide individual support to individuals and their families/supports working toward goals.
Group Facilitation: facilitate various life skills/vocational programs, in both in person, in the community and virtually, with a client to staff ratio of 12-1, for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or dually diagnosis.
Community Partner Liaison/Outreach: networking, job coaching, advocating, and educating community partners on program/participant needs.
Administrative Duties: accurate and timely completion of forms/reports as per Springboard and/or funder requirements.

WHO YOU ARE
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in the social service field.
- At least 3 years of experience in case management and case coordination including: advocacy and coaching individuals with developmental disabilities and individuals with dual diagnosis; creating and implementing developmental goal plans including Person Directed Planning.
- Experience case managing 15-20 individuals with developmental disabilities and/or dually diagnosed within the last 2 years.
- Experience in supporting, motivating and advocating for adults with developmental disabilities and/or dually diagnosed; outreach and development of community partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of community resources, including Developmental Services sector to match individuals with necessary services.
- Ability to accurately assess individual needs and develop plans and identify achievable goals.
- Ability to work with families/supports and individuals while balancing multiple operational needs.
- Proficient with computers, including use of online case management systems (ie. Nucleus Labs), Microsoft Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and visually based learning aids. *Skills testing may be administered*
- Demonstrated life skills training, program development and group facilitation skills with a client to staff ratio of 12-1.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision, either in a classroom setting and/or community setting.
- Excellent crisis and behavior intervention/ management, communication, interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
- Valid First Aid, CPR and Safe Management certificates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to speak