Primary Programs Counselor for Adults with Disabilities

Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs in Toronto, ON seeks a dedicated care professional to support adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves acting as Primary counsellor for 1–3 participants, ensuring safety, coordinating medical and personal needs, and facilitating activities and goal progress.

You will collaborate with specialists, organize annual meetings, and help design recreation programs across community settings.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in developmental disabilities or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• Valued attitude toward people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• First Aid/CPR and Safe Management certification or willingness to obtain.
• Medication administration certification or willingness to obtain.
• Police clearance within last 3 months or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to program participants and ensure safety.
• Serve as Primary counsellor for 1 to 3 participants.
• Supervise and maintain care for participants during program hours.
• Maintain and track participant personal and medical items.
• Maintain communication with families and group homes to meet needs.
• Complete daily checklists and monthly reviews, including activities and goals.
• Assist participants with annual personal goals and tracking progress.
• Collaborate with specialists; collect data and set up meetings.
• Organize and co-lead annual PGPR meeting and assist with final report.
• Design and implement recreation programs for adults with special needs using a community recreation centre as home base.
• Support participants in various locations within the community.
• Coordinate with Pegasus staff and recreation centre staff to foster a positive environment.
• Participate in annual reviews for participants when requested.
• Assist participants to reach goals outlined in annual PGPR.
• Collect data and follow Behavioural Support Plans when warranted.
• Maintain professional attitude toward participants, families, and caregivers.
• Communicate positively with families, group homes, and community members.
• Advocate for participants as appropriate.
• Dispense medication and maintain logs as directed; perform G-tube administration if directed.
• Maintain confidential records for each participant.
• Provide orientation and training for new staff, placement students, and volunteers.
• Oversee program operation in supervisor's absence and attend staff meetings.
• Volunteering for events outside regular hours and manage petty cash.
• Follow agency health, safety, and welfare policies and procedures.

Education

Post-Secondary diploma or degree in developmental disabilities or related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of 2 years' work experience supporting people with developmental disabilities

Shared a valued attitude toward people with disabilities

Ability to efficiently arrange and perform a wide variety of tasks independently or as part of a team

Ability to perform delegated tasks with minimal supervision

Excellent group work skills and good written and verbal communication skills

Certified in First Aid/CPR, and Safe Management, or willing to receive training

Certified in medication administration, or willing to receive training as required

Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance within 3 months or willing to obtain one

Willingness to learn new skills such as sewing, crafting, and painting

Job description

Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs in Toronto, ON seeks a dedicated care professional to support adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves acting as Primary counsellor for 1–3 participants, ensuring safety, coordinating medical and personal needs, and facilitating activities and goal progress.

You will collaborate with specialists, organize annual meetings, and help design recreation programs across community settings.