Special Education Technician

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1889, **YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

**YWork for us?**

At **YWCA Hamilton**, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Childcare discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

**Position Description**

Job Code: 1-HCP-2025

Department: Developmental Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor, Community Participation

Location: Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 35 Hours/Week

Posting Date: May 6, 2025

Contract Start Date: May 26, 2025

Contract End Date: July 21, 2025

In cooperation with the Program Supervisor and Day Program staff, the CREW Summer Student contract employee will assist all duties and responsibilities in a productive, professional and cooperative manner while adhering to departmental and organizational policies / procedures and guidelines, which will contribute to the overall goals of the department and the strategic plan, and Mission, Vision, Values of YWCA Hamilton. The staff member will be accompanied by a Full-time case manager to provide guidance training, feedback and support with program planning and development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist staff in providing direct and indirect support services for the Summer CREW Camp Program offered July - August. Support services may include, but are not limited to: administration, recreational planning, promotion of social inclusion, activities of daily living;
- Provide meaningful activities and promote community participation and social inclusion;
- Establish positive professional rapports with staff, clients, or advocates, and other community service agency providers;
- Assist staff in developing opportunities for community participation, socialization, recreation, and therapeutic programming;
- Complete administration duties as required;
- Complete accurate and timely reports as required;
- Support staff in planning and facilitating recreational activities, day program plans, groups and workshops as assigned;
- Participate in regular team meetings as per YWCA Hamilton Developmental Services Policy;
- Complete cleaning to ensure that housekeeping / cleanliness / maintenance of program areas are met;
- Ensure YWCA Hamilton workplace health and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times and act to reduce workplace hazards. Report all workplace hazards and follow YWCA Hamilton health and safety policies;
- Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);
- Ensures compliance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures;
- Maintains high level of confidentiality/privacy when working with client information;
- Supports the YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 1-year experience working with adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities preferred;
- Commitment to working from a feminist, anti-oppressive / anti-racist perspective;
- Experience working with individuals who are dual diagnosis preferred;
- Experience working with individuals who may display challenging behaviours, knowledge of behavioural supports and implementation of behavioural programming preferred;
- Experience planning and facilitating therapeutic recreation activities, groups and/or workshops preferred;
- Knowledge of Community Resources and ability to research resources preferred;
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & Publisher;
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills;
- Required to submit a self-declared medical on an annual basis;
- Current Emergency First Aid / CPR Certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certification, and participate in all YWCA Hamilton mandatory training;
- Bilingual English / French or other languages are an asset;
- Police clearance with vulnerable sector screening required;
- High school diploma - 18 years old and older;
- Must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Must be able to lead and work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressi