Community Support Worker

**TITLE**: Community Support Worker

**POSITION STATUS**: Full Time (Non-Union)

**SCHEDULE**:Monday to Friday11am-7pm

**REPORTS TO**: Program Manager

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The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We take a person centred approach to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community that aims to support and make a positive difference. Our perks include but not limited to robust benefits program (for eligible employees), access to sign language classes, employee rewards & recognition program, comprehensive training and development, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.

**PRIMARY DUTIES**
- Ensure that activities and daily support approaches are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies with a goal of ensuring the highest quality of care
- Ensure person-centered quality service, and achievement of program and individual service goals
- Supervise and Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
- Consistently comply with clinical and program plans including daily activity schedule
- Life skills training (hygiene, food shopping, budgeting, transportation, social integration, etc.)
- Behavior management / One-on-One counselling
- Plan client activities, and training opportunities
- Write and understand daily logs, reports, PDP’s, etc.
- Liaison with family members, connected agencies, and other professionals
- Handling of petty cash
- Match communication levels of clients
- Work successfully in a team-centered environment PLUS work independently in the community in self-directed manner
- Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
- Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one-self to excellent service
- Utilize community resources & liaise with community members

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Human Services related field or three (3) years’ experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis that includes autism, down syndrome, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorders and complex behaviours
- Knowledge and experience working within the deaf community and fluency in ASL **OR**strong commitment to engage in professional development to build skill and knowledge in ASL, Deaf culture and supporting Deaf or hard of hearing individuals and their community
- Safe Management / CPR-First Aid / Pharmacology Courses an asset
- Able to work with mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Review Board orders
- Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving abilities; good judgement and critical thinking, with the ability to take charge in a group setting.
- Excellent communication, literacy and interpersonal skills
- Innovation, initiative and integrity
- Demonstrated experience in computer literacy (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Valid Ontario Full G Driver’s License with clean driving record and must be willing to drive company vehicle
- French language/LSQ or ASL an asset

**Posting Date**: June 11, 2025 **Closing Date**: July 12, 2025 **Start Date**: Immediate