Direct Support Facilitator- Group Living - Job ID -2025-30

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Hamilton is looking for a Direct Support Facilitator to provide support to individuals with diverse abilities. The role involves delivering social, recreational, and learning activities in the community. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with developmental disabilities. This is a part-time temporary position requiring awake shifts during specific night hours complementing a supportive environment focused on advocacy and respect.

Qualifications

• DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field.
• Two years recent experience with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Strong commitment to individuals supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance delivering activities within the community.
• Work during specified hours on awake shifts.

Skills

Commitment to individuals with disabilities

Positive attitude toward diverse abilities

Fluency in a second language

Education

DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree/diploma

Tools

Valid full class G license

Job description

Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities to thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of a Direct Support Facilitator.

ORGANIZATION PROFILE– CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives. We are currently looking for Direct Support Facilitators to support various programs within the agency.

This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton. We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years. We offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year – from children to aging seniors. We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.

Overview

Direct Support Facilitators provide support and assistance to clients delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community.

Hours of Work

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

This is an awake shift

This is a Part Time Temporary Position within the Bargaining Unit for the approximate duration of 14 months

Qualifications

• DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The above education with a DDW Certificate preferred.
• Two (2) years recent experience working with adults with a developmental disability preferred.
• Strong commitment to the individuals supported by Community Living Hamilton
• Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
• A valid full classG license and access to reliable transportation

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

An equivalent combination of Education, Experience and Ability acceptable to the Director and Manager may be considered.