Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe is a community agency funded by Ontario Health Central Region. The agency offers a variety of community-based services for adults living with the long-term effects of an acquired brain injury.
BIS is seeking to hire a Full-time Rehabilitation Counsellor to work in our Community Outreach Program
Duties:
- Provide individualized 1-1 services to clients in their homes and communities
- Develop, plan and facilitate Group Programs (Virtual and On-Site)
- Work with clients to develop individual service plans that are client centered, goal focused, and outcome oriented
- Record and manage client information for the purposes of quality assurance and goal attainment
- Administer standardized assessments as required by the agency
- Risk management practices (infection control, hygiene, equipment maintenance, dietary restrictions, environmental audit etc.)
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Based in our Barrie office, this job requires travel to/from Program Sites and individual clients within Simcoe County
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in a community setting
- Experience working with individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury
- Demonstrated knowledge of life skills and community reintegration principles
- Strong interpersonal, team, and documentation skills
- Current CPR, CPI, First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
- Current Criminal Reference Check
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Demonstrated experience using computer software and including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual platforms
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle
Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe has robust Covid-19 precautions in place. All staff are provided with, and trained in, the use of personal protective equipment. All new staff hired are required to provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine).
Please send resumes to:
Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe
21 Essa Road, Barrie, ON L4N 3K4
Fax: 705-734-1598
e-mail: humanresources@braininjuryservices.ca
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Simcoe County, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 2025-09-12