Part Time -Direct Support Facilitator (2025-50)
About the role
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.
**Hours of Work :**Week 1: Friday (11:00pm -7:00am)
Week 2: Sunday (12:00am -8:00am) and Tuesday (12:00am -8:00am)
Qualifications:
- DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The
above education with a DSW Certificate is preferred.
- Two (2) years of recent experience working with adults with a developmental
disability, transitional aged youth, addictions and/or mental health preferred.
- Experience building an effective professional rapport with clients by focusing
on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience developing Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans with
consideration for skill development, recreation, independent living skills,
employment, health and wellness, and relationship building.
- Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.
- Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of clients
and Community Living Hamilton.
- Valid NVCI Certification.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
- A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
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 builds 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, 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.
Community Living Hamilton welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
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About Community Living
Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families since 1948. We offer a wide range of services including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, residential programs, and community-based activities. We are proud to support over 4,000 individuals and their families in 80+ locations across Toronto.
The “community living movement” began with families who wanted their children to live in the community, rather than institutions. Today, we continue to advocate for inclusive communities and support the rights and choices of people with an intellectual disability.
Part Time -Direct Support Facilitator (2025-50)
About the role
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.
**Hours of Work :**Week 1: Friday (11:00pm -7:00am)
Week 2: Sunday (12:00am -8:00am) and Tuesday (12:00am -8:00am)
Qualifications:
- DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The
above education with a DSW Certificate is preferred.
- Two (2) years of recent experience working with adults with a developmental
disability, transitional aged youth, addictions and/or mental health preferred.
- Experience building an effective professional rapport with clients by focusing
on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience developing Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans with
consideration for skill development, recreation, independent living skills,
employment, health and wellness, and relationship building.
- Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.
- Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of clients
and Community Living Hamilton.
- Valid NVCI Certification.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
- A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
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 builds 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, 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.
Community Living Hamilton welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
qtk7M57QWY
About Community Living
Community Living Toronto has been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families since 1948. We offer a wide range of services including respite, person-directed planning, employment supports, residential programs, and community-based activities. We are proud to support over 4,000 individuals and their families in 80+ locations across Toronto.
The “community living movement” began with families who wanted their children to live in the community, rather than institutions. Today, we continue to advocate for inclusive communities and support the rights and choices of people with an intellectual disability.