ID: 18745

Independent Living Facilitator

North Hastings Community Integration Association (NHCIA) - Bancroft, ON

Education/Training/Certifications

Qualifications

  •  Successful completion of the D.S. W. – S. S. W. diploma or education, training, and experience that is a good match to the organization. NHCIA seeks diversity in staffing that focuses on Inclusion
  • Two years of experience working with people with a developmental disability preferred
  • Current First Aid and CPR
  • Successful completion of a pharmacology course at the college level. This may be completed during the first 6 months
  • A valid Full G class driver’s licence, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, 6a endorsement, and $1,000,000 liability coverage
  • Clean criminal record check including vulnerable sector screening

Competencies

  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of NHCIA within the workplace and in the community
  • Demonstration of a rights based culture and person-centered practices
  • Ability to record documentation and collect and compile data
  • Ability to facilitate teams and groups and network within the community
  • Proficiency to liaise with individual people and groups outside of NHCIA as a representative of the agency
  • Ability to think critically and engage in proactive problem solving
  • Knowledge of CPI nonviolent crisis intervention and ability to utilize these practices
  • Skill using computers, technology, and Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, and Excel
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Position Requirements

Position summary – This position provides support to adult individuals with a developmental disability to achieve their personal goals.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Facilitate unpaid relationships and assist in people’s development of socially valued roles
  • Support people to recognize their rights as a citizen, promoting their dignity and well-being
  • Participate in person-directed planning
  • Perform administrative tasks including recording documentation and collecting data
  • Dispense medications and record documentation in accordance with policy
  • Implement safe practices at all times and report health and safety concerns
  • Attend, lead, and actively participate in meetings while promoting open communication at all levels
  • Initiate continual updating of professional skills and attend training as required

Contract runs until March 24,  2023

Type of Job: Contract, Part-Time,

Hourly Wage/Salary: To be discussed

Hours: Up to 60 hours in a 2-week pay period

Closes: Jun 02, 2022

Apply Now!

To apply follow these instructions

Please submit your detailed cover letter, resume, and one page profile by 9:00 a.m. June 3, 2022 to:
The Hiring Committee at North Hastings Community Integration Association – 2 Alice Street, Box 1508 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
communityliving@nhcia.ca
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted

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