The Community Opportunities Service Coordinator role combines direct supports to individual with disabilities and provides general support in the day-to-day operations of the Community Opportunities Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help the individual and their circle of support develop, and document individualized, person-centered plans to guide services related to individual development, community participation, behavior management and/or personal care.
• Help carry out support plans in more complex situations, without having the responsibility and power of a supervisor, and make communication easy within the group.
• Help and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf, when required to have their needs met; and, when appropriate, support the individual’s desires, goals and life choices by interacting and advocating with the individual’s social network.
• Encourage individuals to use their rights and take responsibility to make life choices.
• Find and develop recreational, volunteer, employment, and other social interaction opportunities for individuals, to create a wider range of options and natural supports within the community.
• Be a social and/or recreational role model and coach to help the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community.
• Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful way with individuals, families, guardians, staff, and community members.
• Document goals/daily log notes
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably a Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline; and additional specialized training and progressively more responsible experience in a relevant discipline/setting.

• A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation in the community.

• An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities plus demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Well-developed coaching and mentoring and coordinating skills.

• Effective time-management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to balance competing demands/priorities and deal with competing opinions.

• Relevant knowledge and the ability to model and support the development of basic living, personal and social skills.

• Relevant knowledge and the ability to contribute to effective person-centered programming plans around skill acquisition and/or behaviors of concern.

• Knowledge of the broader range of community resources available to support an individual’s participation and inclusion.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. This includes the ability to function effectively within an individual’s circle of support.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office, templates and use of the Internet.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm

REQUIREMENTS:

• Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance

• Emergency or Standard First Aid

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess their own vehicle, a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and are able to provide proof of 2M Liability Insurance.

• Candidates should have received a full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Wear a mask, mandatory vaccination, vaccine record check at entrance

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