JOB POSTING #255

ADL ASSISTANT – COOK
Bailey House

Bargaining Unit Position
One (1) Permanent Part-Time

Cota is an accredited community-based organization that has been supporting adults with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities for over 40 years. We provide person-centred supports that assist individuals to find inspiration and hope in their inherent strengths and support them to pursue meaningful change in their lives, as they define it. We also work collaboratively with our funders, our partners and other stakeholders, across the provincial health and social service systems, to inspire positive change in the way that services are delivered to individuals living with mental health and cognitive challenges.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who will work enthusiastically to deliver recovery oriented, client and family centered and comprehensive services that meet client needs, ensure client safety and work within a quality improvement framework to identify opportunities for enhancing quality and quantitative outcomes of the services. Client and family centered care is guiding principle at Cota that helps improve decision making processes, health outcome and client experiences. The successful individual will embed this guiding principle into their work.

The ADL Assistant (Food Program) will work collaboratively with the Bailey House/Diabetic Care Team and tenants to develop healthy menus and support tenants in planning, preparing and serving healthy meals and snacks daily. In addition to maintaining the safety and security of the kitchen and the food prepared, the ADL Assistant – Cook will be responsible for grocery shopping/supplies, maintain inventory control of food/supplies and perform cleaning duties. They will monitor functioning of all kitchen equipment/appliances; maintain records (recipes, allergies, and dietary needs), report maintenance and repairs along with unsafe conditions/incidents to managers. They will provide support and directions to tenants, volunteer and/or community placements by demonstrating tasks, monitoring work and providing feedback. All activities will be performed to encourage tenants’ participation, promote independence and respect tenants’ choices and dietary needs.

The successful candidate requires:

• Graduation from a recognized 12-month program in cooking plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience with healthy and nutritious menu planning and cooking using a variety of methods including roasting, grilling, baking etc.
• Understanding of and experience working with individuals with mental health issues
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to using recovery-oriented and anti-racism and anti-oppression philosophies and best practices
• Experience teaching cooking and safe food handlings skills an asset
• Current Food Safety Certificate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work independently
• Able to collaborate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain client/worker boundaries
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

TO APPLY:
Please forward a cover letter and your current resume on or before May 26, 2020 by 4:00pm to Human Resources via e-mail: opportunities@cotainspires.ca and reference Job Posting #255.

Posting ad date is May 12, 2020; the posting will remain open until successfully filled.

If you have any requirements for accommodation due to disability, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to best meet your needs as per resources available to us.

Cota is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please. Cota encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.)

JOB POSTING #234

Behaviour Therapist
ABI Outreach Team

Bargaining Unit Position
One (1) Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Cota is an accredited community-based organization that has been supporting adults with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities for over 40 years. We provide person-centred supports that assist individuals to find inspiration and hope in their inherent strengths and support them to pursue meaningful change in their lives, as they define it. We also work collaboratively with our funders, our partners and other stakeholders, across the provincial health and social service systems, to inspire positive change in the way that services are delivered to individuals living with mental health and cognitive challenges.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who will work enthusiastically to deliver recovery oriented, client and family centered and comprehensive services that meet client needs, ensure client safety and work within a quality improvement framework to identify opportunities for enhancing quality and quantitative outcomes of the services. Client and family centered care is a guiding principle at Cota that helps improve decision making processes, health outcomes and client experiences. The successful individual will embed this guiding principle into their work.

About the Position:
We require an experienced Behaviour Therapist to work as a team member in the ABI Outreach Team. The ABI Outreach Team is an interdisciplinary team of professionals that supports people with an Acquired Brain Injury, as well as their families, in their homes and other community settings as needed. The ABI Outreach Team is established within a partnership between Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) and Cota. The team is composed of professionals from both organizations who work cohesively as one team to support the complex healthcare needs of this client population, their families and caregivers.

Primary Job Duties:

• Using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, the Behaviour Therapist provides behavioural assessments, direct behavioural intervention/support as well as education to clients and their families
• Provides direct interventions based on functional assessments and practical knowledge of ABA theories
• Provides support to clients/families using an adult education model and crisis prevention/intervention
• Provides consultation to internal staff members as well as community professionals from various organizations, including hospitals, community health settings and/or social service settings with the goal of reducing problem behaviours and enhancing skills

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintains current certification and/or up-to-date training in identified Required Training areas for Cota Service Providers
• Adheres to all of Cota’s policies and procedures and follows established applicable program guidelines, procedures and practices
• Adheres to all applicable legislation, in particular, the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Complies with all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection of workers and clients and that health and safety concerns or incidents are responded to promptly
• Works cooperatively, respectfully and constructively with clients, team members, management, other service providers, and external stakeholders
• Ensures that confidentiality of clients, employees and Cota information is maintained at all times
• Undertakes other related and/or delegated duties, as assigned

The Successful Candidate Requires:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology with registration in the College of Psychologists of Ontario OR a relevant Master’s degree combined with the designation of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Thorough understanding of principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Previous experience in developing and/or delivering behaviour therapy services
• Previous experience supporting people with acquired brain injuries is an asset

Working Conditions:
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct visits in the clients’ homes, hostels, hospitals and other community settings working in sometimes difficult conditions, including hoarding and pest infestations
• Work cohesively with staff members from both Cota and SCHC in accordance with the shared vision and protocols for the program
• Regular travel throughout Scarborough for client visits and other meetings at various sites
• Be available to work during the day time hours; however, evening and weekend shifts may be available or required on occasion

Other Requirements:

• Proof of a valid Ontario Driver’s license
• Evidence of a clean driver abstract
• Access to a vehicle for daily use

To Apply:
Please forward a cover letter and your current resume on or before May 29, 2020 by 4:00pm to Human Resources via email: opportunities@cotainspires.ca and reference Job Posting #234.

Posting ad date is January 7, 2020; the posting will remain open until successfully filled.

If you have any requirements for accommodation due to disability, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to best meet your needs as per resources available to us.

Cota is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please. Cota encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.)