Direct Support Facilitator

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.

Pay rate :29.28
This is an existing vacancy


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.

At Community Living Hamilton, we are committed to employment equity and to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We uphold the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strive to ensure an accessible, barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Please contact [email protected] for assistance