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

Organization: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools BranchCity: 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON Job Term: 1 Seasonal position September to June recurring (available immediately) Position Title: Student Support Counsellor Deafblind Program Job Code: 50466 Residence Counsellor 2 Salary: $23.82 - $26.20 per hourPosting Status: OPEN-TARGETEDJob ID: 77020 (PSB15-022)The WRoss 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 and runs from Monday Friday during the school year Academic 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 Personal hygiene skills Social skills Orientation and mobility 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 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. 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?Qualifications: Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements: 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. Skills/Knowledge: 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.*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective AgreementAdditional Information:Address: 1 Seasonal Position, 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, Central RegionCompensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionSchedule: 4-7Category: Institutional and Health Care Posted on: Friday, March 27, 2015In 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. NOTE: 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.



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