CONTRACT Local Community Connector (Job ID: 2610265)

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Successful candidates will provide a range of supports and services to adults with a developmental disability in the areas of community participation, life skill development, activities of daily living, health and wellness, as well as transportation.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and meaningfully contributes”.

- Paid on-the-job training
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
- Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
- Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

- Assist people to identify and articulate their individual interests, aspirations, and desired outcomes
- Develop effective community links and networks
- Facilitate relationships between the person and the community
- Provide active supports (i.e. modelling, coaching and/or learning assistance that will foster independence and attainment of personal outcomes)
- Promote a community first philosophy
- Liaise with organizations, services, and activities in neighbourhoods to advocate for and support people to be connected
- Facilitate and deliver small group activities by co-designing options, being responsive to feedback and input from people supported and families

Requirements

- College diploma (2 years), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship Certificate, and/or University degree in Human Services
- Minimum one year direct experience
- A comprehensive understanding and demonstration of Core Competencies and person-directed support,



relationship building, and networking
- Ability to implement positive approaches for any demeanor, work as an integral part of the team, be comfortable working offsite alone, and must be an effective interpersonal communicator
- You must possess a strong desire to build an inclusive community through fostering independence and advocacy
- Experience in facilitation, relationship management, and job coaching are an asset
- Able to demonstrate initiative, resilience, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and decision-making
- A valid G driver’s license, current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are all essential requirements

Core Competencies

- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Championing Change and Innovation
- Facilitating Growth and Development
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Resilience
- Resource Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Schedule: 40 hours per week requiring a versatile schedule to meet the needs of your caseload (days, afternoons, evenings and weekends)
Start Date: November 2026
End Date: 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension

Rate of Pay: $25.38 – $28.20 per hour

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job ID: 2610265

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language.

We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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