Inclusion Facilitator

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Living Hamilton is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Inclusion Facilitator to join our Special Needs Resourcing team in Hamilton. You will support children and adults with developmental disabilities to participate fully in learning and community activities.

The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration with classroom staff, and applying best practices to remove barriers. A diploma in ECE and ongoing commitment to diversity are required; valid registration with the College of ECE and First

Qualifications

• You must hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education and be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Additional training related to working with children with special needs is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR (Infant/Child) training is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for inclusion and be a resource to the classroom team.
• Support learning and development of children with diverse abilities.
• Collaborate with staff to implement best practices for inclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Inclusion & diversity awareness

Working with children with special_ne?

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Ontario)

Job description

Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of aFull-Time Permanent Inclusion Facilitatorto work within ourSpecial Needs Resourcingteam.

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.

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.

Community Living Hamilton (CLH) has delivered the core Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) services in Hamilton’s childcare system since 2017. The landscape for service provision in Hamilton has shifted increasingly towards a broader scope and demand for high-quality diverse, equitable and inclusive services among Hamilton’s growing population of children and families. The complexities of disability and compounding marginalization (e.g., racialization, indigenous, francophone, 2SLBQT, etc.) pose unique opportunities for this program. Successful candidates will act as role models for inclusion and be a resource to the whole classroom team in implementing best practices that will allow all children to participate fully in their own learning and development.

This is an existing vacancy

Pay rate :27.79

Qualifications

• A diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or through a program on the approved list of post-secondary programs as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Valid registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Additional training/experience/education related to working with children with special needs
• Previous experience/training relating to Certification in First Aid including infant/child CPR
• Valid Driver’s license and access to vehicle
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:
• Fluency in a 2nd language ie. French
• Experience with diverse client groups
• Training/ Education in Mental Health
• Training/ Education in ASD
• Additional job related training/ certifications
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Licence/Certification:

• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (required)