SUMMARY:

Position Type: Part Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Ongoing

Community Living is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to people that promote opportunities for personal growth within their community.

COMMUNITY LIVING CAMPBELLFORD/BRIGHTON is a Nationally Accredited agency and has maintained accreditation at the highest level possible in each of its three quality reviews

Summary of Responsibilities:

This is a challenging position for a person with confidence in their organizational, team building, administrative and communication skills.
• Liaise with community groups, employers and others to promote the participation of the community with a developmental disability
• Facilitate the development of support networks for each individual and promote the involvement of family, friends and community members in the individual’s life
• Identifies and advocates for change of any barriers which inhibit or impede outcome goals
• Supports individuals to develop decision making skills, exercise choices, assume responsibilities and reasonable risks
• Be aware of an individual’s strengths, needs and preferences and communicate with other support networks including staff
• Utilize Personal Outcome Measures to identify outcomes for each individual and implement / promote support plans and organizational processes to achieve outcomes.
• Supports each individual to develop skills and assume roles, which promote their effective participation in the life of the community and identify and address any restrictive measures or practices.
• Ensures orderly and safe practices and working environment.
• Prepares and provides all necessary administrative and service delivery documentation as required by the organizations policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Ideal candidates will have a Developmental Service Worker Degree/Diploma from a recognized university or community college and a Pharmacology certificate or an acceptable combination of relevant Human Services education, training and work experience in a related social services or skills and work experiences diverse enough to be considered equivalent.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and oral; and presentation skills to groups large and small.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with information technology.
• Able to maintain a professional attitude; ability to handle stressful situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and conduct work within appropriate privacy standards.
• Demonstrated initiative and team spirit.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Must have a valid Ontario Drivers license, CPR and NVCI Certification

All applications should be sent marked confidential including resume and covering letter to:

Human Resources
Community Living Campbellford/Brighton
65 Bridge Street East, Box 1360
Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0
employment@communitylivingcampbellford.com