Deaf Community Support Specialist – Evenings & Weekends

The Bob Rumball Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Sign language classes

Rewards & recognition program

Training & development

Job summary

The Bob Rumball Centre in Canada is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join a multidisciplinary team. You will supervise and deliver day-to-day services to Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals in a residential setting, focusing on behavioral and developmental needs and activities of daily living.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will participate in planning, document progress, and implement ISP/PDP goals while ensuring a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• DSW Diploma or related college degree or equivalent work acquired experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential setting with Consumers with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge and experience working within the deaf community and fluency in ASL.
• Certificate as a Registered Behavior Technician an asset.
• Previous ABA training and/or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical professionals relation to mental health and/or behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, good judgement and critical thinking.
• Valid Ontario Full G Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in treatment planning, service reviews, plan of care, program planning and evaluation meetings.
• Ensure activities and daily support align with mission, vision, values and policies to deliver high quality care.
• Establish routines, limits and daily living skills to provide a safe, predictable environment.
• Implement daily programming aligned with ISP/PDP goals; track progress.
• Support day-to-day residential care, including personal hygiene, daily activity schedule, and admin duties.
• Manage caseload requirements and agency reporting through data collection and documentation.
• Document, track and analyze data with Behavioral Therapist and Program Manager.
• Apply strategies to reduce challenging behavior and report progress.
• Comply with clinical and program plans; maintain daily activity schedules.
• Administer medications per policies & procedures.
• Promote evidence-based, best-practice care and advocate for individuals’ needs.
• Collaborate with team and service network to deliver exemplary service.
• Engage in physical tasks as needed and support varying schedules, including weekends.

Job description

The Bob Rumball Centre in Canada is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join a multidisciplinary team. You will supervise and deliver day-to-day services to Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals in a residential setting, focusing on behavioral and developmental needs and activities of daily living.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will participate in planning, document progress, and implement ISP/PDP goals while ensuring a safe, respectful environment.