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

This is a Part Time Temporary Position within the Bargaining Unit for the approximate duration of 12 months.

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 qualified 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.
- 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.

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.

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📌 Part Time Temporary Direct Support Facilitator (Hamilton)
🏢 Community-Living-7
📍 Hamilton