Inclusion Support Facilitator

Ron Edwards Family YMCA Child Care, Community Outreach, and Day Camp Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salaried with benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility) Paid Personal days and sick days A generous employer-paid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1, with 3 flexible options to choose from A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability) Reporting to the General Manager, Inclusion Services for Children with a dotted line to the Case Manager, Child Care Inclusion Services, the Inclusion Support Facilitator provides support to the Child Care, Day Camp and Community Outreach department through program resource visits, developing individual plans, resource creation, and supporting with professional learning as needed. In this role, the Facilitator works collaboratively with Case Managers to remove barriers to inclusion and support quality where children feel connected, a sense of belonging, well-being, expression and engagement. The Facilitator will receive guidance and limited direction on assigned tasks from the Case Manager, as required. Empower staff to set up program spaces that are inclusive of all children by providing effective group resources and promote a universal design approach to inclusion. Collaborate with community-facing staff and families to strengthen inclusive practices, identify accommodations or modifications, and support the application of individual support plans. Assist with completing intakes and developing individual plans. Support with the implementation of plans developed by the Case Manager, including modeling strategies to build staff capacity in working with children who have disabilities, medical, mental health and social emotional needs. Utilize a strengths-based approach when supporting plans and strategies while considering the health, safety, well-being, and engagement of children. Contribute to meetings involving the Case Manager, Program Manager, site staff, and/or families to problem solve and develop goals or action items. Support with professional learning for community-facing staff, both virtually and in-person. Complete program observations and collect information to support the development of strategies and planning. Utilize a variety of teaching techniques including relationship building, active listening, modeling strategies in action, providing practical strategies and onsite support. Source and create relevant and current resources to support inclusion. Model and comply with all policies, procedures, best practices and employee expectations as established by the YMCA. Hours of work are based on a 40-hour per week schedule, Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to be available early mornings and evenings to accommodate the needs of the Child Care Programs. At certain times during the year, weekends may be required for the purpose of providing training. Post-secondary education in a child related field such as Child and Youth Care or Early Childhood Education Diploma. Minimum 2 years of experience in a child care setting. Knowledge of child development demonstrated through experience working with children that have developmental, physical, health/medical, personal care, mental health, and social emotional needs. Ability to work effectively both independently and establish effective working relationships with staff, managers, families and community partner agencies. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office email and/or internet applications. Access to reliable personal transportation to travel throughout Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford to visit programs within the community and provide on-site support is required. A Major Asset If You have experience in working with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity. You have experience with use of Salesforce. Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision‑making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of ch