Part Time - Direct Support Facilitator

Overview

Direct Support Facilitators - Group Living provide support and assistance to clients within our group living settings, delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community.

Pay rate :29.28 This is an existing vacancy

Qualifications

• DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The

• above education with a DSW Certificate is preferred.

• Two (2) years of recent experience working with adults with a developmental

• disability, transitional aged youth, addictions and/or mental health preferred.

• Experience building an effective professional rapport with clients by focusing

• on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.

• Experience developing Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans with

• consideration for skill development, recreation, independent living skills,

• employment, health and wellness, and relationship building.

• Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.

• Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of clients

• and Community Living Hamilton.

• Valid NVCI Certification.

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.

• •A valid driver’s license.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:

• · Fluency in a 2nd language

• · Experience with diverse client groups

• · Training/ Education in Mental Health

• · Training/ Education in ASD

• · Additional job-related training/ certifications

• Core Competencies

• Advocating for Others

• Helping builds understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.

• Working with Others

• Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.

• Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.

• Helping Others Achieve

• Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.

• Initiative

• Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.

• Interpersonal Relationships & Respect

• Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner. Listening & understanding perspectives.

• Resilience

• Continuing, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.

• At Community Living Hamilton, we are committed to employment equity and to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We uphold the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strive to ensure an accessible, barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Please contact [email protected] for assistance