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STUDENT SUPPORT COUNSELLOR – DEAF BLIND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary Irregular/On Call Positions – up to 10 months (to work on an as needed basis)
Job Code:
50466 - Residence Counsellor 2
Salary:
$24.52 - $26.96 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind is a community-based School for blind, deafblind and visually impaired students, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. The residential program is an extension of the school program for students who do not live close enough to access daily transportation.
Academic and residential programs support each other in the provision of a comprehensive curriculum. The school principal and residence manager work together toward a successful experience for all students. Learning continues after the daily academic program in residential programs that promote:
• Language & communication
• Life skills
• Personal Hygiene skills
• Social skills
• Orientation and Mobility
• Independence
Residential 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 deafblind? Do you have a background in child development, experience in a child care related field and the ability to facilitate effective individualized developmental, social/life skills programs for students who are deafblind? If so, this career opportunity with the Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch may be of interest to you.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• Provide supervision, guidance, intervention and instruction for students who are deafblind, in planned and organized programs in a residential setting.
• Plan, organize and implement customized individual and group life skills, recreational and developmental programs designed to meet the personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of students who are deafblind and who may have additional challenges;
• Supervise, guide and instruct residential students who are deafblind;
• Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe/secure environment for residential students who are deafblind;
• Assist students who are deafblind with the development of personal hygiene skills.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• community college certificate 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.
Section 1
• experience working with students who are deafblind;
• ability to communicate with students who are deafblind using intervention skills and a total communication approach;
• demonstrated ability to facilitate effective individualized developmental, social/life skill programs for students who are deafblind and may have additional challenges;
• knowledge of orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired or deafblind students;
• knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;
• excellent communication skills, including written and “total” communication skills to communicate effectively with students who are deafblind, parents and team members;
• sound judgment and problem solving skills;
• ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• ability to lift up to 25 pounds to assist with student transfers
• willingness and ability to work shifts.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4-A
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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