Part Time- Direct Support Facilitator- 2025-32

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton seeks Direct Support Facilitators to assist clients in group living environments. Your role entails providing meaningful social and recreational activities while ensuring their safety and wellness. Candidates should have relevant educational backgrounds, experience with developmental disabilities, and hold certifications in First Aid and NVCI. Commitment to an inclusive and respectful environment is essential for helping clients thrive.

Benefits

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years recent experience in support roles.
• Experience working with diverse client groups.
• Training in Mental Health or ASD is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in group living settings.
• Deliver socially engaging and recreational activities.
• Ensure client safety and well-being.

Skills

Experience with adults with developmental disabilities

Effective professional rapport

Person Directed Plans

Safety and wellness management

Fluency in a second language

Education

DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma

NVCI Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

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.

Hours of Work

Week 1: Sunday (7am – 3pm) and Thursday (10:00pm – 9:00am). Week 2: Thursday (10:00pm – 9:00am) and Saturday (7am – 3pm).

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.