Box 616, 7 Hill Avenue, Madoc, Ontario K0K 2K0

Position Title: Community Connections Facilitator

Location: Madoc, ON, Canada

Duration: full-time, 36.5 flexible hours per week

Rate of Pay: As per the Collective Agreement Pay Grid

Company Background:

Madoc C.O.P.E. Corporation is a developmental services agency under the Ministry of Community and Social Services which provides services and supports to individuals with a developmental disability.

Our Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities through community participation and the promotion of independence.

Our Vision Statement

To support individuals in a community where everyone is valued as being equal and treated with dignity and respect.

Position Summary:

As the Community Connections Facilitator you will be responsible for facilitating opportunities for individuals to buildlife skills, community connections, peer relationships and natural supports through various individual or group activities.

Responsibilities:

  1. Create and/or cooperate in the development of supports and activities for the Day and the Transition Programs.
  2. Network and work collaboratively with community members, community organizations and agencies to promote opportunities for individuals.
  3. Actively seek out and support the development of natural connectionsfor individuals supported.
  4. Support individuals to build their peer network by promoting opportunities for peer connecting.
  5. Support individuals to develop decision-making skills, exercise choice, and assume responsibilities and reasonable risks.
  6. Develop monthly calendar of community recreation, leisure and educational opportunities for agency use.

Qualifications

  • DSW diploma or an acceptable combination of relevant Human or Social Services education, training and experience along with 1-2 years’ experience supporting people with developmental disability in a community or recreational setting.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPRand NVCI required.
  • Pharmacology certificate.
  • Approved Criminal Reference Check.
  • Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A working knowledge of e-mail, internet and word processing and calendar programs.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2016

Application Process: Please send applications to Beverly Lloyd, applications can also be dropped off at the agency office at 7 Hill Avenue, Madoc ON between 8 and 2:30 or faxed to 613-473-0273.

Email –please reference the job title in the subject line and ensure contact name and e-mail are provided

Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.