ID: 18745
Independent Living Facilitator
North Hastings Community Integration Association (NHCIA) - Bancroft, ON
Education/Training/Certifications
Qualifications
- Â 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
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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