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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 16 hours per week
Job summary
The Community Connector plans, coordinates, and assesses activities to meet the needs of individuals supported by the organization. They build partnerships and foster communities of belonging while upholding the values and mission of Karis Disability Services.
Job details
Permanent Part- Time 16 hours weekly, some weekend/evening events Hourly Rate - $25.18 - $29.46 Opportunity Closing Date: October 18, 2026 The Community Connector plans, coordinates, builds partnerships, and assesses activities that meets the needs and interests of the person supported recognizing and encouraging self-determination through various networking, recreational and community functions. The Community Connector helps build communities of belonging in accordance to the core Values of Karis Disability Services; Valuing People, Fostering Belonging, Serving Others and Respecting Gifts. They respect and upholds the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in their dealings with people, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders. Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of our communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Learn more about our Core Competencies here: https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/ [https://dscorecomp.com/core-competencies/]
What you’ll do
The Community Connector plans, coordinates, and assesses activities to meet the needs of individuals supported by the organization. They build partnerships and foster communities of belonging while upholding the values and mission of Karis Disability Services.
Requirements
The role requires the ability to facilitate networking and recreational functions that encourage self-determination. Candidates must demonstrate courtesy, respect, and integrity while working with internal and external stakeholders.
Listed skills
- Activity coordination · Preferred
- assessment · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Community engagement
- Partnership building
- Activity coordination
- Assessment
- Networking
- Recreational planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Planning
- Social Work
- Interpersonal Communications
- Stakeholder Management
- Coordinating
Job areas
- Social Services
- Administrative
- Community Connector
- Social / Human Services Assistant
- Social Work Associate Professionals
- Social and Human Service Assistants
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