Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. We are currently hiring a Casual Program Counsellor. This position reports to the Program Supervisor and is currently assigned to work in the Toronto, Ontario (Lansdowne Avenue and Glencairn Avenue) area. This is a casual position with no guaranteed number or pattern of hours. Casual program counsellors are called on an as-needed basis with the opportunity to accept shifts as they are offered, flexible to meet program needs Location and scheduling assignments may change based on organizational and programmatic needs.
The Program Counsellor will promote opportunities to develop job readiness skills, developing social skills (coping strategies, appropriate interactions and relationships, mindfulness), life skills (cooking, budgeting, laundry, self-care), and Community Participation Activities.
This position also requires someone who has a passion for and takes initiative in the creation and implementation of programming. The capacity to work collaboratively within a team is required, as well as with a large number of stakeholders including healthcare professionals, consultants, colleagues, community members, family members and friends. This position also requires a resilient direct support professional who is confident in navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and who is creative in providing support to individuals in crisis.
The Program Counsellor provides support to program participants within established policies and procedures including Employment Standards, Salvation Army Accreditation, and Services & Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008.
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