Community Living Coach

5 days ago

Halifax, Canada Autism Nova Scotia Full time

**UNDERSTANDING - ACCEPTANCE - INCLUSION**

About Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia is a national leader in providing social, educational, and employment supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, caregivers, and professionals. Our vision is a society where people with ASD can live their lives to the fullest. This vision informs our day-to-day operations and provides a philosophy that revolves around person-focused supports, strength-based approaches, and community-oriented learning opportunities.

Autism Nova Scotia delivers programming in Halifax and in nine communities across Nova Scotia through our Regional Autism Centres. Our three program divisions are: Social & Community Inclusion; Employment Support; and Family and Caregiver Support.

**POSITION TITLE**:Community Living Coach - Independent Living Support Program (ILS)

**POSITION**:Casual - as needed, weekend and evening availability required

**LOCATION**:Throughout HRM depending on participant locations

**SALARY**:$20 per hour

**DIRECT REPORT**:ILS Coordinator

**Program Summary**:
The Independent Living Support Program (ILS) is a community-based program for individuals with disabilities to access direct support from Community Living Coaches in their home or community to live independently. The ILS program provides individualized, person-directed support in the areas they have identified which may include; daily living activities, safety skills, community access, and financial management.

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for reliable Community Living Coaches to work directly with our ILS participants in their home and community on a casual basis during their scheduled support sessions. Session times and shifts range from 2-4 hours.

**Educational Qualifications**
- Degree/Diploma in Human/Social Services field or currently enrolled, relevant experience will be considered
- 1-3 years of recent experience working with individuals with disabilities considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills And Abilities**:

- Demonstrates knowledge of autism
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of person directed, trauma informed framework and evidence informed practices of working with neurodivergent adults.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the social model of disability
- Experience working within community-based programs preferred
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness, and intellectual disabilities
- Demonstrates excellent observation and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates the ability to take direction and work independently.
- Demonstrates the understanding of the limits of competency, required.
- Access reliable to transportation

**Role And Qualifications**:

- To support program participants in meeting their goals to live more independently
- Provide participants with 1:1 support in their home based on the hours and areas that they want support.
- Maintain physical records pertaining to ILS participant support
- Build a trusting professional relationship with participant and family creating a positive space to support ILS goals
- Regularly checking in with ILS participants to ensure quality of support and progress towards goals
- Provide regular and timely coaching support updates to the ILS Coordinator
- Collaborate with the ILS Coordinator and ILS Supervisor as well as external community organizations (DCS), health organizations etc.

**Other Relevant Skills**:

- Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings required.
- Adherence to a high ethical standard of support for any person living with autism; respecting individuals right to be treated with dignity and respect; high discretion & respect for confidentiality a must.
- Maintenance of regular and effective communication with program participants, supervisor as well as Autism NS team members.
- Fostering positive community partnerships and connection around the organizations program and services.
- Performance of other related duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- A valid criminal record check and vulnerable sector check is required for this position
- Access to a reliable transportation for travel

**What to expect at Autism Nova Scotia...**

**_You’ll celebrate the uniqueness of all individuals. _**

**_You’ll make a difference. _**

You’ll be surrounded by passionate and committed individuals who work together to improve quality of life through our services

**_You’ll find a place to grow and develop. _**

We support professional development through training courses and support to help our professionals working with autistic people gain the knowledge they need to succeed and thrive. With a lot of opportunity for professional development and collaborative projects, you’ll continue to grow and learn throughout your career.

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