Residential Counsellor Position

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salvation Army Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Residential Counsellor to join our team at Broadview Village. As a Residential Counsellor, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and Care: Provide individualized support and care to residents, promoting their personal development and well-being.
  • Advocacy and Self-Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of residents and facilitate self-advocacy to community supports, working collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring compliance with established legislation and policies.
  • Medication Administration: Administer medications as required, following established protocols and procedures.
  • Learning Opportunities: Provide opportunities for residents to learn and grow, utilizing agency and community resources.
  • Independence and Supervision: Foster independence in residents, supervising and assisting with meal preparation and clean-up.
  • Cleanliness and Health and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe environment, ensuring health and safety protocols are closely followed.
  • Orientation and Support: Provide orientation and support to co-workers, students, volunteers, and family members.
  • Agency and Program Goals: Promote and follow the agency and program goals and philosophy.
Working Conditions:
  • Exposure to Dirt and Bodily Fluids: Work in an environment where exposure to dirt and bodily fluids is possible.
  • Noise and Verbal Abuse: Work in a noisy environment and may be exposed to verbal abuse.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • Education: Completed Developmental Services Worker Diploma or other degree/diploma related to human services is preferred.
  • Certifications: Valid and current Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C Certificate are required.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire and use it in practice on a regular basis.
Experience and Knowledge:
  • Experience: Minimum 6-12 months' experience working with people with developmental disabilities and preferably working with individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.
  • Medication Administration: Experience with medication administration is preferred.
Skills and Capabilities:
  • Counselling and De-Escalation: Strong counselling and de-escalation support skills are required.
  • Background Checks: Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
  • Understanding of The Salvation Army's Mission: Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.


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