Student Support Counsellor - Deaf Residential Program at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

Ministry: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch Position Title: Student Support Counsellor - Deaf Residential Program Duration: 1 Seasonal position September to June recurring - available March 2015 Location: 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON K8P1B2 Compensation Group: OPSEU Salary: $23.82 - $26.20per hour*Position Status: Open Job Code: 50466 Residence Counsellor 2 Schedule: A(40) Category: Institutional and Health Care Job ID: 74970 (PSB15-014)The Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, language, cultural and social needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children The residential program is an extension of the school program for students who do not live close enough to access daily transportationAcademic and residential programs support each other in the provision of a comprehensive curriculumThe school principal and residence manager work together toward a successful experience for all studentsLearning continues after the daily academic program in residential programs that promote: Language & communication Life skills Social skills Independence Residential staff are invested in facilitating every student's growth and independenceDo 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 Schools Branch may be of interest to you.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 residential 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 residential students; Provide sound physical care and maintain a safe/secure environment for Deaf residents.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 equivalentSkills and Qualifications: Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements: experience working with deaf students; 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.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Address: * 1 Seasonal, (September to June recurring), 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, East RegionNOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment. 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 checkPlease 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 expenseAn 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 positionThe screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decisionThe details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filledScreening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.



Student Support Counsellor - Deaf Residential Program at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON