Full-time Residential Counselor

_**A place where ALL abilities can thrive We have been providing support services for over 30 years and have grown to 5 Day Programs, 22 Residences, as well as Respite and Supported Independent Living services in multiple locations in the GTA. We tailor all programming to respect and meet the individual needs of people with developmental disabilities, persons with dual diagnoses, and individuals with multiple disabilities. We are committed to creating environments where ALL individuals can be supported to reach their greatest potential.**_
- **Meta offers a wide spectrum of services and personalized supports to help people live in inclusive engaged and enriched lives in the community.**_

**Position**: Full-Time Residential Counselor (Union Position)

**Rate of Pay**:$24.33/hour

**Current Location**:Scarborough

**Hours and Days of Work**
- Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours/week)

**Qualifications**
- Diploma or degree program in a related field (Developmental Services Worker, Social Service Worker, Community Service Worker, Behavioural Science, Recreation and Leisure)
- At least one year of experience working with individuals that have developmental disabilities
- Must have experience dealing with challenging behaviors because of the possibility of working with aggressive clients
- Must have a valid G driver’s licence
- Strong written and oral communication as well as problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to work as a team and independently
- French language is an asset

**Job Duties**

This position is for our Residential Program Services. We have 24/7 care group homes for our clients. Our residents participate in cooking, baking and general upkeep of their homes to enhance independent living skills and encourage a sense of responsibility and ownership. As a staff, you will be providing support to our individuals in activities of daily living, cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene. You are also responsible for planning outings, community integration, medication, documentation and ongoing supervision of clients.
- To work hands-on with individuals that have developmental disabilities in a residential group home environment.
- **This position is to work one-to-one with a high needs male client. Please note this individual responds better to male support workers.**:

- This is currently an all-male residential group home.
- Duties will include but are not limited to personal care, bathing, toileting and assisting with activities of daily living.
- To also assist with preparing nutritional meals, administer medication, complete appropriate paperwork and documentation, attend meetings, accompany individuals to appointments, and other related duties.
- Responsible for transporting clients in company vans to outings and/to from programs
- Provide support in daily living as needed and assist in planning leisure activities in the community

**Why Join Us**:

- Meta is a leader within the developmental services sector
- Employee recognition program - rewarding and recognizing employee service
- Employee discounts for various service providers such as Telus, Goodlife, etc.
- Career Development - trainings and opportunities for growth
- Competitive benefits package for full-time positions
- Years of Service recognition

**Salary**: $24.33 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires must be fully vaccinated and provide a negative COVID test result before commencing employment.

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supporting individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person