Part Time - Direct Support Facilitator -2025-52

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton is seeking Direct Support Facilitators to provide assistance in group living settings. The role involves facilitating social, recreational, and learning activities while ensuring clients' safety and wellness. Candidates should have a relevant degree and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Certifications in First Aid/CPR and NVCI are required, along with strong interpersonal skills and respect for client dignity.

Benefits

Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience with clients having developmental disabilities, mental health issues, or addictions.
• Ability to ensure safety and wellness of clients and coworkers.
• Experience in training in Mental Health or ASD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in group living settings.
• Facilitate social, recreational, and learning activities.
• Maintain respectful and professional conduct within the community.

Skills

Supporting clients with developmental disabilities

Building professional rapport

Person Directed Plans development

Valid First Aid/CPR Certification

NVCI Certification

Education

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

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: Saturday (9:00am -9:00pm)

Week 2: Sunday (9:00am -9:00pm)

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.

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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.