A diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or completion of a program on the approved list of post-secondary programs recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Valid registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Additional training, experience, or education related to working with children with special needs.
Previous experience or training relating to First Aid certification, including infant and child CPR.
A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators is required.
A Class G licence is required.
Responsibilities
Act as a role model for inclusion and a resource to the whole classroom team in implementing best practices that allow all children to participate fully in their learning and development.
Advocate for others by building understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.
Work with others by communicating to reach mutual understanding and collaborating to meet shared goals.
Use creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making to understand situations, explore options, and make effective choices.
Help others achieve by providing support and guidance, building on strengths, and encouraging them to work toward their goals.
Take initiative to follow through on plans, act on opportunities, and address concerns.
Build respectful interpersonal relationships by listening to and understanding others' perspectives.
Demonstrate resilience by continuing through difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.
Desired Qualifications
Fluency in a second language, such as French.
Experience with diverse client groups.
Training or education in mental health.
Training or education in autism spectrum disorder.
Additional job-related training or certifications.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of a Full-Time Permanent Inclusion Facilitator to work within our Special Needs Resourcing team.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE – CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives.
This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton. We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years. We offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year – from children to aging seniors. We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.
Community Living Hamilton (CLH) has delivered the core Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) services in Hamilton’s childcare system since 2017. The landscape for service provision in Hamilton has shifted increasingly towards a broader scope and demand for high-quality diverse, equitable and inclusive services among Hamilton’s growing population of children and families. The complexities of disability and compounding marginalization (e.g., racialization, indigenous, francophone, 2SLBQT, etc.) pose unique opportunities for this program. Successful candidates will act as role models for inclusion and be a resource to the whole classroom team in implementing best practices that will allow all children to participate fully in their own learning and development.
This is an existing vacancy
Pay rate :27.79
Qualifications
A diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or through a program on the approved list of post-secondary programs as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators
Valid registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Additional training/experience/education related to working with children with special needs
Previous experience/training relating to Certification in First Aid including infant/child CPR
Valid Driver’s license and access to vehicle
Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:
Fluency in a 2nd language ie. French
Experience with diverse client groups
Training/ Education in Mental Health
Training/ Education in ASD
Additional job related training/ certifications
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
Core Competencies
Advocating for Others
Helping build 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 on, 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Licence/Certification:
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (required)