Behavioral Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
**DATE**:June1st, 2023
**LOCATION**:Toronto, ON - LOFT at Bathurst
**COMPENSATION**:$54,488 - $70,050 Annually Prorated
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 13,969 annually and providing 1,788 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.
To help fulfill our mission, LOFT is hiring a **Behavioural Support Specialist**.
**JOB SUMMARY**:
Supporting LOFT’s Back to Home - Bathurst program, the Behavioural Support Specialist, will be part of the interdisciplinary team that provides direct care, support and education to older adults and seniors demonstrating responsive behaviours that may be associated with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions or other neurological conditions.
**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:
- Provide direct service to support clients,, the interdisciplinary team, family and other care-givers to mitigate escalating responsive behaviours
- Design and ensure implementation and monitoring of skill promotion and behaviour intervention programs for identified clients living within LOFT’s Assisted Living sites
- Assit in the development of crisis intervention, risk management and urgent care planning for clients
- Complete clinical behavioural assessments and treatment recommendations through a comprehensive behavioural approach inclusive of observation and in alignment with both LOFT and Behavioural Supports Ontario policies and procedures
- Collaborate with the other members of the of the interdisciplinary team on the development and delivery of effective Behavioural Support Plans comprised of behavioural management approaches, psychosocial supports and education to referred individuals and their caregivers
- Liaise with community agencies, other practitioners and key partners to coordinate care for clients
- Support client and the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of Behavioural Support Plans tailored to the client’s needs and issues designed to improve quality of life and assist in the mitigation of responsive behaviours
**WHAT YOU BRING**:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the following health professions: Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology
- Completion of an Advanced Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology required
- Minimum three years experience providing support to vulnerable seniors and older adults with responsive behaviours related to mental illness, addictions, dementia or other neurological conditions
- Demonstrated experience and skill in developing and delivering behavioural management interventions for specified population
- Extensive experience in training and educating colleagues, clients and key stakeholders on strategies and interventions aimed at addressing responsive behaviours
- Knowledge of current and developing behaviour support models and the ability to implement the key components of those models into practice with clients
- Training/knowledge of P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First, Recovery/Psychosocial rehabilitation approaches or willingness to receive training
- An understanding of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles and the therapeutic relationship
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to dementia, delirium, mental health issues and their effect on seniors, families and caregivers
- Knowledge of community resources and supports
- Crisis intervention skills, with well developed problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills
- Sound understanding and commitment to the principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) project
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of inter-professional care teams, clients, family members and community team members
- Valid drivers’ license and access to own vehicle is required; must meet the requirements of LOFT Community Services - Personal Vehicle Usage Policy
- Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework
- Reflective of a multi-barriered group, as serviced by the program, a strong asset
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**WHAT WE OFFER**:
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program available all year round
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
- Additional paid personal and paid sick days
- Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
- Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
- Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
- Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for
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