Part Time -Direct Support Facilitator (2025-38)

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 settings. Responsibilities include delivering social and recreational activities and ensuring client safety. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including a degree in Social Sciences and experience with developmental disabilities. This role offers various shifts and promotes a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with adults with developmental disabilities or mental health.
• Ability to develop Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans.
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to clients.
• Deliver social, recreational and learning based activities.
• Ensure safety and security of clients.

Skills

Experience with adults with developmental disabilities

Fluency in a 2nd language

Experience with diverse client groups

Education

DSW, SSW, CYW or Social Sciences degree/diploma

NVCI Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

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 (10:00am-10:00pm), Tuesday (11:00pm-9:00am)

Week 2: Tuesday (11:00pm-9:00am) and Saturday (10:00am-10:00pm)
This is a sleep/awake shift.

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, proof of insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.

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.

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

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.