Community Participation Supports Facilitator Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES) Group and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR)

Do you have a passion for people, relationships, inclusion and belonging? Do you want to work towards a community that welcomes and accepts everyone? So do we!

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) was founded on the values of working with people with disabilities to grow their social relationships and be seen and valued as full contributing citizens in our community. By offering supports and services tailored to your dreams and goals, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region puts you first.

If this sounds exciting to you, come join our dynamic team to help bring these values to life in our community.

Role:

Community Participation Support (CPS) services exists to facilitate, encourage and support community connections and opportunities for people based out of the WALES building on Braun St or out in the community. The program itself is an important vehicle and hub of learning and development through the connections, goals and opportunities people find and create in the community. WALES and CPS are all about individualized goals and opportunities, accessing existing community resources and support, and building relationships. CPS Facilitators are key pieces to this work, providing support and connections to group members. As a CPS Facilitator, you will support people in developing and work on individual goals that are personally meaningful. You will be responsible for representing EAFWR and its values and mission while working alongside members on their goals both at WALES and in the community.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary diploma in a related field with related experience (or equivalent years of experience)
- Access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance is an asset
- Knowledge of local community resources and services is an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal, and community-based communication (i.e. employers, community centers, local services, etc.)
- Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office, database, Google suite)
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to support multiple people throughout the day
- Excellent creativity, innovative thinking,



problem-solving skills to see beyond typical community ideas and solutions to creatively foster current opportunities
- Proven ability to multi-task while working under pressure. Facilitating multiple schedules simultaneously in a fast paced, energetic environment
- Ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team
- Ability to network and build relationships with stakeholders
- Teaching, coaching, counseling skills, and/or experience supporting mental health are an asset

Core Competencies:

Display Evolving level competency which is defined as “intentional growth of oneself and valuing other’s perspectives. They exhibit the competency consistently in more than one context and promote positive opportunities for change beyond themselves.” Competencies required in this role:

- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Problem-Solving and Decision Making
- Facilitating Growth and Development
- Valuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

EAFWR is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. We recognize that people from underrepresented populations and intersecting identities often face increased discrimination or systemic barriers and may choose not to apply for a position if they do not meet/exceed the requirements listed in a posting. The requirements listed are guidelines, and candidates do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification to apply.

Candidates are encouraged to seek accommodations to support their application.

Hours and Pay:

- Casual, hourly – Potential for on-call coverage as available
- $23.68 per hour

Responsibilities and Functions:

Reporting to the Community Participation Services Manager, the Community Facilitator will:

Provide support by:

- Building working relationships with others in the community
- Assisting individuals in establishing goals and creating their person directed plans, and assessing individuals’ needs to meet their goals




- Assisting people supported in the exploration, evaluation and use of resources in achieving personal goals related to employment, volunteerism and rec/leisure programing
- Liaising with relevant community groups, services, and businesses
- Fostering independence by gauging needs and skills through coaching in the community
- Using advocacy and education to support members’ goals in community
- Using approved de-escalation techniques where necessary
- Monitoring safety both at WALES and in the community
- Coordinating transportation as needed
- Collaborate to create monthly newsletter for communication with members, community partners and families

Provide support to EAFWR and the WALES team:

- Becoming familiar with EAFWR and WALES policies and procedures as well as the organization’s vision
- Assisting other WALES staff and volunteers in meeting the needs of the people supported
- Ensuring lines of communication between staff, those we support, volunteers, homes and community partners are effectively used and maintained
- Being a conscientious, active team player
- Participate in agency wide training/learning groups as required
- Collaborate with other teams within the agency to meet the needs of services we provide
- Build Relationship with and Provide Support to Community Partners by:
- Facilitating communication and intentional relationships amongst WALES members or people supported, their communities, families and employers
- Collaborating with community partners around program creation/facilitation
- Openness to building, leveraging and maintaining community networks in support of people supported
- Contribute to files of individual members (if working in WALES)

Other Duties

- Occasional use of personal vehicle to drive members/ assist with transportation
- Other duties as requested/required

Extend-A-Family is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity of access to employment.

To apply for this position, please follow the application process on ADP Workforce Now by no later than 11:59 PM on October 18. 2026. A resume is required, and you may also include a cover letter outlining your interest in the position using the additional files section.

📌 Wales/Community Participation Supports Facilitator (Kitchener)
🏢 Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region
📍 Kitchener