Part Time - Direct Support Facilitator

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Hamilton is seeking Direct Support Facilitators to provide supportive services in our group living settings. You will deliver social, recreational, and learning-based activities within the community, while ensuring the safety and dignity of clients.

The role requires a related degree or diploma (DSW/SSW/CYW or Social Sciences) with preferred DSW Certificate, plus 2 years with adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions.

Qualifications

• DSW/SSW/CYW or Social Sciences degree/diploma in a related field; DSW Certificate preferred.
• Two (2) years of recent experience with adults with developmental disability, transitional aged youth, addictions and/or mental health preferred.
• Experience building rapport with clients with focus on respect, dignity, inclusion and boundaries.
• Experience developing Person Directed Plans/ISPs with skill development, recreation, independent living skills, employment, health and wellness, and relationship building.
• Ensure safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers and visitors.
• Demonstrates conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of clients and Community Living Hamilton.
• Valid NVCI Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Fluency in a 2nd language and additional training/ certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and activities for clients in group living settings.
• Deliver social, recreational and learning-based activities within the community.
• Maintain safety and well-being of clients, staff and visitors.
• Build professional rapport with clients with emphasis on respect and inclusion.
• Develop and implement Person Directed Plans/ISPs for client growth and independence.
• Represent Community Living Hamilton in a positive manner in the community.

Skills

Rapport building with clients

ISP/Person Directed Plans development

Safety and client welfare

Interpersonal communication

Initiative and adaptability

Education

DSW/SSW/CYW or Social Sciences degree/diploma

DSW Certificate preferred

NVCI Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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.

Community Living Hamilton welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process