Student Support Counsellor

**Job ID**: 216579 Competition #(PDSB24-094) The Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, language, cultural and social needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children. The student lodging program is an extension of the school program for students who do not live close enough to access daily transportation. 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 or Hard of Hearing? Do you have a background in child development, experience in a child care related field and can you communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL). If so, this career opportunity with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch may be of interest to you. "This position will require you to work afternoon, evening and up night (overnight) shifts at the Ernest C. Drury student lodging program in Milton." 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 deaf students in planned and organized programs in a student lodging setting; Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group programs designed to meet the personal, emotional and developmental needs of Deaf students using a multi-disciplinary approach; Supervise, guide and instruct Deaf student lodging students; Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe/secure environment for Deaf students. How do I qualify? Mandatory College certification from a recognized educational facility and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child related field Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Behaviour Management Training or equivalent Skills and Qualifications Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements: experience working with students who are deaf; demonstrated ability to facilitate effective social/recreational/leisure programs geared to meet the needs of deaf students; knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety; excellent communications skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals in English and American Sign Language (ASL); sound judgment and problem solving skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; willingness and ability to work shifts and on-call hours as required.