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Working within the philosophy of TAMIR, the Residential Counsellor is responsible for assisting participants to achieve their personal goals, maintain their best possible health and well-being, and develop skills and a sense of self-worth through an individualized support plan created to meet the participants unique interests and needs. Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor, Tamir Residential Counsellors have responsibility for the day-to-day care of individuals, supported by Tamir, whether in their homes or in the community. All work is conducted in a manner consistent with Tamirs vision, mission and values statements, following the principles of the Quality Enhancement (QE) initiative at Tamir. These principles include demonstrating the utmost respect for our participants, ensuring their safety, well-being and daily care, providing meaningful choices and activities, and assisting participants to achieve their personal goals, as defined through our individualized, personal outcome planning process.Schedule: Weekends only, approximately 24 hours bi-weeklyPrincipal Responsibilities and Duties:Participant Support and AdvocacyDevelop a respectful, positive and consistent relationship with participantsLearn the personal history, strengths and needs of the participants, as well as their preferences, and assist in the development and implementation of Personal Outcome Plans (POPs) in partnership with the participants, Primary Counsellors, families and others of importanceKeep parents, staff and supervisors informed of participant progress, and issues, on an ongoing basisAdvocate with community groups, employers and others in the community to promote the participation of people with developmental disabilitiesBecome familiar with and facilitate participation in Jewish cultural and religious practices and support individuals who are not Jewish to participate in cultural and religious activities of their choiceProvide assistance with personal care including nutrition, hygiene, and grooming; maintain clothing, personal possessions, etc. as requiredAssist participants in managing personal finances, as requiredDispense medications and other treatments, as required, and according to Tamir proceduresPromote and maintain the mental and physical health and well-being of participants while ensuring a safe and healthy home/program environmentAssist participants to become involved in recreational/educational/employment or other interests as identified in their POPFacilitate the development of active and involved support networks for participantsIdentify, and in conjunction with the Primary Counsellor and/or Supervisor, advocate for change in supports which may impede the realization of participant goalsSupport individuals to exercise choice and assume responsibility in making decisions in their lives, at the same time balancing the need for safety and securityAdministrationBe familiar with and adhere to Tamir policies and procedures, as well as Ministry of Community and Social Services operational guidelines and relevant legislationOperate under the guidelines of Tamir health and safety policies and procedures and follow safe practicesMaintain appropriate documentation for all areas of responsibility, according to established Tamir policies and procedures, for example, the daily log, accident/incident reports, petty cash, and serious occurrence formsReport all unsafe conditions, damages, and hazards to the Program SupervisorMaintain complete information for each participant and ensure confidentialityMaintain all mandatory training requirements as per schedule; keep security and medical checks currentPerform administrative tasks as assigned by the Program SupervisorAssist with orientation and training of program staff and volunteersProfessional ConductPromote and demonstrate respect and value for the Jewish culture and religion and the vision and mission statements of the agency within the workplace and in the communityDemonstrate positive, respectful and professional relationships within the team including staff, families, volunteers, and the communityAttend and actively participate in team meetings, eliciting and representing the needs of the participants supported within the programContribute to a positive work environment by utilizing effective communication skills, conducting job functions with initiative, enthusiasm, and sound judgement, and contributing to the team in an organized and productive mannerPursue professional development opportunities, as recommended by your supervisorAttend internal training, as required, as well as keep security and medical checks currentBe punctual and dependable in the completion of assigned duties and other responsibilitiesThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an inclusive listing of all activities, but is designed to be used in combination with program responsibilities and shift routines. Staff may be asked to perform other duties as required. To ensure that Tamir is able to remain responsive to participants or program needs, job specifications may be changed or altered as required.Working ConditionsWorking with people requiring support to manage emotional, psychological and physical behavioural challengesA risk of exposure to communicable/contagious diseasesCompletion of general household duties that may require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, or twistingLifting, moving, or transferring people who require mobility assistanceAttending to personal needsMay be required to work aloneMust be able to operate a vehicleQualificationsDSW, OR Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences, health administration or related field, and 1 year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred ORHigh school education, with 2 years of relevant experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, is preferredValid G class drivers license preferred, with good driving recordCurrent CPR and First Aid TrainingBasic word processing skills (MS Word preferred)Good oral and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsTamir is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Tamir welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-613-725-3519 extension 101 or using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr