Facilitator (Social Worker)

Community Living BC; White Rock; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in White Rock is seeking a Facilitator to help individuals with developmental disabilities access services and support their integration into the community. The role demands exceptional communication skills and experience in community living. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after a probationary period.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth, or adults with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to understand and apply person-centred and goal-based planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about available supports and services.
• Assist individuals in crisis with effective management approaches.
• Create and implement individual support plans.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Active listening

Mediation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree

Equivalent combination of relevant education/experience

Job description

This posting is intended to gather interest for Facilitator positions that may become available in the future.

You are encouraged to also apply on active job postings for the cities that interest you.

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Status / Term : Auxiliary. Specific postings will note the anticipated hours and term for that specific need.

Classification / Salary : Social Program Officer (Growth to R24) / Position starts at $39.30 to $41.65 hourly

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC employees strive to live our corporate vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

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About the role :

As a Facilitator at CLBC, you will represent CLBC as the primary contact for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. You will support and facilitate access to generic services, informal supports and CLBC-funded services. Facilitators assist individuals and families to connect to their community, to build on the strengths and assets of the individual, and help them develop achievable goals. In this role, you will assist the individual and their families in identifying the activities and resources required to reach their goals, by supporting the individual to explore their capacity and enhance their ability to make informed decisions and choices. The Facilitator role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to actively listen, understand and articulate the needs and desires of individuals and their families, and mediation skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide information about available supports and services and expected levels of support to address the individual's disability-related needs
• Provide information about informal community supports, generic services, CLBC services, peer and family support services available
• Provide advice and guidance to eligible individuals and their families to assist them in decision-making
• Assist individuals who are in crisis and develop an effective crisis management approach
• Providing support with life transitions for individuals and their families including assisting with changes in existing supports
• Create and implement individual support plans, which include informal and formal safeguards

What you will bring :

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent degree
• Experience working in the Community Living field with children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities and their families
• An equivalent combination of relevant education / experience may be considered

We are also looking for the ability to :

• Understand and apply person-centred planning, goal-based planning and community engagement processes;
• Apply appropriate analytical, problem solving, and judgement to the development and implementation of plans
• Work with individuals and families to identify required supports without imposing personal or professional bias
• Identify community resources and participate in, develop and enhance partnerships and links with community stakeholders
• Research, record and share information relating to generic services and informal community supports
• Resolve conflict with a wide range of stakeholders
• Contribute to the stewardship of finances and other resources
• Effectively represent CLBC in the community exercising tact and diplomacy

Additional Info :

• Hybrid work - 3 days a week office after passing a 6-month probationary period
• Possession of a class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check

Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and qualifications and is subject to change.