To provide specialized supports which are empirically-based and outcome-driven as part of a multi-disciplinary team for individuals with a developmental disability and a mental health diagnosis and/or challenging behaviour. Treatment Counsellors will work under the direction of the Supervisor – Specialized Accommodations & Intensive Supports and will support persons served in a specially designated transitional treatment home, and/or designated long-term specialized accommodation. Treatment Counsellors will be appointed as primary counsellors for specific persons served and will work collaboratively with families, agencies and other members of Ongwanada’s multi-disciplinary team utilizing a bio-psycho-social model.

Duties

Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity and anti-stigma approaches; recognizes the social determinants of health

Assisting with activities of daily living, i.e., feed...