Facilitator, Community Integration Through Cooperative Education

**About Loyalist**

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, the incumbent will assist students enrolled in the CICE program to maximize their learning potential.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assists in the transition to College life, including liaising between students and College resources (Financial Aid, Health & Equitable Learning supports, Student Advisors)
- Advocates for students’ modified course outcomes, tests and assignments, where required
- Provides classroom support via advocacy skills, note taking, group facilitation, etc.
- Assists students with organizing and prioritizing classes and assignments
- Supports students’ use of assistive devices to enable the use of technology for assignments
- Assists students in developing skills in task completion, learning strategies and assistive technology
- Works with students to identify appropriate work placement opportunities
- Promotes the CICE program to local and regional agencies, schools, employers, and other community partners
- Assists with the recruitment, selection, and orientation of eligible students

**Qualifications**:

- A two (2) year diploma in a relevant field of study such as Developmental Services Worker. A degree in Social Science considered an asset
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, persons with significant learning barriers
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing educational/learning strategies
- Experience in the teaching/tutoring environment where outcomes were modified to meet learner needs
- Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, online resources, adaptive learning technologies)
- Excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills
- Superior communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
- An ability to work within a highly collaborative environment demonstrated through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employers
- Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates
- Ability to travel locally for field placements and student recruitment events - a valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract required

**_Please note:_**_ _
- We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._