Direct Support Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Community Living Hamilton Full time

**Job Posting**

**Direct Support Facilitator - **Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities to thrive in the community. We have openings for the role of a **Full-Time Temporary Direct Support Facilitator **to work within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting.

**ORGANIZATION PROFILE **- CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism. We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives.

This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton. We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years. As an accredited organization, we offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year - from children to aging seniors. We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.

**Overview**

Direct Support Facilitators - Group Living provide support and assistance to clients within our group living settings, delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community.

**Qualifications**
- DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The above education with a DDW Certificate preferred.
- Two (2) years recent experience working with adults with a developmental disability preferred.
- Strong commitment to the individuals supported by Community Living Hamilton
- Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
- A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
- Fluency in a 2nd language
- Experience with diverse client groups
- Training/ Education in Mental Health
- Training/ Education in ASD
- Additional job related training/ certifications

**Core Competencies**

**Advocating for Others**
- Helping build understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.

**Working with Others**
- Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.

**Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making**
- Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.

**Helping Others Achieve**
- Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.

**Initiative**
- Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.

**Interpersonal Relationships & Respect**
- Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner. Listening & understanding perspectives.

**Resilience**
- Continuing on, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.
- **An equivalent combination of Education, Experience and Ability acceptable to the Director and Manager may be considered.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Only fully vaccinated applicants will be considered. All COVID-19 Health and Safety precautions are being taken at this location to ensure the well-being of staff and customers.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-01



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