Part Time -Direct Support Facilitator (2025-54)

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 assist clients in group living environments. The role involves providing social and recreational activities while ensuring clients' safety and well-being. Candidates should have relevant education and experience working with diverse client groups. The organization values inclusion and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience with adults with a developmental disability, youth, or mental health.
• Experience developing Person Directed Plans and ensuring client safety and wellness.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in group living settings.
• Deliver social, recreational, and learning-based activities within the community.
• Build effective professional rapport with clients.

Skills

Communication

Respectful interaction

Problem solving

Initiative

Fluency in a 2nd language

Education

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

Valid NVCI Certification

Valid 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 (3pm-11pm)

Week 2: Saturday (3pm-11pm)

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.