Life Skills Educator

4 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada Community of Hearts Full time

_Established in 2012, Community of Hearts is a non-profit charitable organization supporting individuals with developmental exceptionalities to achieve a level of independence they desire through curriculum-based quality life skills programming._

**Posting Date**:Monday, July 24th, 2023
**Closing Date**:Monday, August 21st, 2023
**Wage**:$16.50-18.50/hour
**Employer Name**:Community of Hearts Lifelong Learning Centre
**Job Title**:Supply Life Skills Educator
**Shifts**:Part time supply shifts: Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4PM
**# Of Positions**:1
**Interview**:TBD

**Location**:Guelph - On site position

**Interview**:TBD

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
With ratios of 1:6 (one Instructor to six participants) support provision of services virtually to the Guelph community by carrying out roles and responsibilities that directly impact vulnerable populations in the city;
Lead content in Community of Hearts’ Learning Day Program that reduces social isolation, combats mental illness and promotes inclusion for youth, adults and seniors living with developmental exceptionalities;
- Attends all mandatory training to prepare for responsibilities on the job;
- Attends all daily debriefs with supervision team
- Supports provisions of services to the Guelph community by carrying out roles and responsibilities that directly impact the People We Support;
- Facilitates content for Community of Hearts’ Learning Day Program that reduces social isolation and promotes inclusivity and community integration for the People We Support;
- Enthusiastically teaches quality curriculum-based life skills programs that are socially innovative on a weekly basis with curriculum content that includes:

- Cooking & Baking classes
- Meal planning, preparation, safe food handling and food literacy
- Arts for Mental Health
- Crafting and Art exploration
- Horticultural and agriculture exploration
- Stress management strategies
- Nature Studies & Countries and Culture
- Teaching about the world around us
- Promoting analysis and discussion
- Physical Wellness
- Personal training plans
- Group fitness at home
- Gentle movement and accessible exercise
- Literature & Comprehension
- Reading aloud followed by discussion and analysis
- Creates teaching tools for acquisition of life skills:

- Maintaining a clean living space
- Safety for living independently
- Financial literacy and budgeting
- Accessing community resources
- Preparing for transitions (housing, employment)
- Time Management
- Creates and publishes e-communications for community outreach purposes in order to inform Guelph and area re: ongoing and upcoming services;
- Passionately builds supportive and positive relationships with the People We Support and their formal support networks; responding to and supporting a variety of emotional needs as necessary;
- Documents and reports service successes and failures to supervision team; and makes necessary changes to improve service content;
- Looks to the Program Manager, Outreach & Development Coordinator for support and guidance throughout the employment experience;
- Performs other tasks to support the People We Serve, as necessary

**Requirements**:

- First Aid (must have or willing to get)
- Competency to complete roles and responsibilities listed above in a professional and timely manner;
- Capacity to balance project delivery with quick turnaround and demanding timelines
- Strongly believes that the People We Support have the right to access opportunities that help them achieve a level of independence they desire

**How to Apply**: Applicants can submit a resume and cover letter outlining evidence of applicable experience to Ariel Haines (Program Manager). Priority will be given to applicants who identify as any of the following: BIPOC neuro-diverse, LGBTQ2S+. Successful applicants can expect to be contacted for an interview. Applicants invited for an interview are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with Community of Hearts’ website, Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $18.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and participants wear masks

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- disability support: 1 year (preferred)
- social services: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-25
Expected start date: 2023-08-28

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