Part Time Direct Support Facilitator – Group Living

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Direct Support Facilitator – Group Living

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 Direct Support Facilitator to work within our Group Living 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. 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.

You are highly encourage to check our website for details and more positions available

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.

Responsibilities

Support clients with Activities of Daily Living:

• Participate in meal planning, with consideration for nutrition, budgeting, client preferences and dietary restrictions, working collaboratively with co-workers.
• Prepare and cook nutritious and varied meals, integrating client goals where appropriate.
• Assist clients with personal finances, facilitating opportunities to purchase the goods and services of their choosing.
• Include clients in maintaining the upkeep of the home, such as cleaning, yard work, and waste disposal, contributing equitably as a member of the team.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene, with consideration for and attention to the respect and dignity of the individual.
• Maintain awareness of client medical needs and administers medication within the scope of CLH policy and procedure, including accurate documentation.
• Assume responsibility for the annual PDP (Person Directed Plan) for assigned clients.
• Ensure all documentation and reporting is completed in a manner which adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policy, using professional and objective language.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including required training.
• Promote and demonstrate the Vision and Mission of Community Living Hamilton within the workplace and the broader community.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Community Living Hamilton Health and Safety Policy.

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 in the developmental services field, ideally working with adults in a residential or respite setting.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the philosophy of inclusion
• Positive attitude and true appreciation for diverse abilities
• Thorough knowledge of developmental disabilities and behaviour management
• Excellent observation skills and written and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver's licence, clean driver's abstract and access to a reliable vehicle to facilitate travel to various sites
• Proven ability to demonstrate cultural competency with the ability to address service needs in a diverse client group

Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:

• 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.

You are highly encourage to check our website for details and more positions available

An equivalent combination of Education, Experience and Ability acceptable to the Director and Manager may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person