Student Support Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Brantford, Canada Ministry of Education Full time

The W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind is a community-based school for students who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children.

The student lodging program is an extension of the school program for students who do not live close enough to access daily transportation and runs from Monday - Friday during the school year.

Academic and student lodging programs support each other in the provision of a comprehensive curriculum. The School Principal and Student Support Manager work together toward a successful experience for all students.

**Learning continues after the daily academic program in after school programs that promote**:

- Language & communication
- Life skills
- Social skills
- Independence

Student support staff are invested in facilitating every student's growth and independence.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students who are deaf-blind? Do you have a background in child development, experience in a childcare related field and the ability to facilitate effective programs for students who are deaf-blind? If so, this career opportunity with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, may be of interest to you.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Provide supervision, guidance, intervention, and instruction for students who are deaf-blind in planned and organized programs in student lodging in a school setting.
- Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group programs designed to meet the personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students who are deaf blind using a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Supervise, guide, and instruct students who are deaf-blind.
- Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe/secure environment for students in the student lodging program.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- Post-secondary educational certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a childcare related field.
- Current certification in Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Behaviour Management Systems (BMS).
- Current certification in defensive driving.

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Experience working with students who are deaf-blind.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective individualized developmental, social/life skill programs to meet the needs of students who are deaf-blind and who may have additional challenges.
- Knowledge of orientation and mobility needs of students who are deaf-blind.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety.
- Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and other professionals.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to assist with student transfers.
- Willingness and ability to work shifts.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 2 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4-A**Category**:

- Health and Social Services**Posted on**:

- Friday, May 5, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening che

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