COMMUNITY INCLUSION SUPPORT WORKER

(Contract up to 12 Months)

Brampton Caledon Community Living is seeking a Full-Time Community Inclusion Support Worker to support children and youth with an intellectual disability and deemed Medically Fragile and/or Technologically Dependent between the ages of 1 to 17 to participate in a variety of social, recreational, educational activities and to enhance their skills, independence, and inclusion in the community while providing out of home respite support to families.

Position Expectations:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Brampton Caledon Community Living’s vision, mission, and values
• Establish respectful relationships, children and youth who have an intellectual disability, which foster their uniqueness, dignity, rights, and well-being
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication skills with children and youth, support their families and members of the community
• Be aware of community resources, activities, and opportunities that would promote the social inclusion of children and youth supported
• Focus on the personal strengths and interests of the child and youth, and be able to plan and implement meaningful community-based activities
• Empower children and youth to develop and experience relationships through involvement with social and community groups
• Support the child and or youth to access and attend social, recreational, leisure, cultural and educational community-based activities
• Provide a fun and exciting learning environment where children and youth can grow socially

Qualifications:

• DSW, SSW, ECE-Advanced Studies in Special Needs, related diploma/degree or must be working toward the completion of the final year of post-secondary education
• Ability to relate to children and youth with an intellectual disability and their families. Sound understanding of legislation and policy governing the developmental services sector as well as best practices and quality assurance and/or continuous improvement practices or processes
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to express and present oneself in a professional manner; sound decision-making skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to think creatively.
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to the goals and vision of Brampton Caledon Community Living; knowledge of SRV and Personal Outcome Measures an asset

Must Have:

• Valid driver’s license Class G and a reliable car
• Clean Current Driver’s Abstract
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR; CPI is an asset
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Fluency in French is an asset
• Proficiency in Computer skills
• Must have 1-2 years of related experience

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please

Brampton Caledon Community Living (BCCL) is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves. BCCL promotes the principles of diversity and equity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.