Part Time Direct Support Facilitator 2025-56

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton seeks Direct Support Facilitators to assist clients in group living settings. This role involves providing social, recreational, and learning activities while ensuring client safety and well-being. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or diploma, experience with developmental disabilities, and certifications in NVCI and First Aid/CPR. The organization also values candidates with additional language skills and diverse experiences.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Valid certifications in NVCI and First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to develop Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in group living settings.
• Develop and implement social, recreational, and learning activities.
• Ensure safety and wellness of clients and staff.

Skills

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

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: Thursday (10:00pm - 9:00am)
• Week 2: Thursday (10:00pm - 9:00am) 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.

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.