Internal - FT Weekend - Essex ( August 18 - August 27)

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton•Sarnia, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal job posting for a Permanent Full-time Weekend Support Counsellor position within Residential Services. The successful candidate will be assigned to Essex but may be reassigned. The role involves providing weekend support, which can include day, evening, or night shifts. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal life plans, implementing support plans, providing creative support for daily living, promoting independence, assisting with communication with families and professionals, encouraging family involvement, maintaining documentation, guiding team members, advocating for residents' rights, ensuring a safe environment, and taking appropriate action in emergencies.

Requirements

Mental Health and trauma management experience is required.
Current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certificate, C.P.I. Certification
Candidate must be able to work alone
Valid Driver’s License and must have use of a vehicle for transport of individuals as necessary
Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software quickly
Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication
Demonstrated understanding of adherence to and valuing of CLSL policies, procedures, performance standards and confidentiality requirements

Nice To Haves

Preferred education in developmental disabilities or human services (e.g. SSW, CYW, ECE, FSW, PSW, etc.)
Preferred two years experience in various support settings with proven ability to support persons who have autism, developmental disability, dual diagnosis, physical and sensory challenges, or who are medically fragile or technically dependent
For some homes, demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or aptitude in supporting residents who have a dual diagnosis and/or who exhibit expressive behaviors
For some homes, demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or aptitude in supporting residents who are physically or sensory challenged, medically fragile or technically dependent

Responsibilities

Provide weekend support for residents, which can include day or evening awake hours or night sleep shifts as per Article 14.02 (i)(b) of the Collective Agreement
Assist in implementing personal life plans and/or respective complex needs support plans and/or behaviour support plans
Provision of creative support and activities that enhance daily living, self-care, and interpersonal skills and promote social, leisure and community participation
Promote independence, self-esteem and self-confidence of residents
Assist with communication and follow up with family, consultants, medical personnel, support team, etc.
Promote the involvement of family, volunteer and natural supports for residents
Thorough and consistent completion and follow-up of data collection, documentation and record maintenance to comply with all CLSL, legislative and regulatory requirements, as assigned
Modelling for/provision of guidance for new and existing team members, student placements and volunteers
Advocating for the personal rights, dignity, well-being and protection from harm of residents, and reporting infractions in accordance with policy
Assist in providing a healthy, clean, safe and home-like environment for all residents, staff and visitors
Assist in taking appropriate action in the event of illness, injury or critical situations
Be respectful and considerate of others to create a positive work and support environment.