Inclusion Facilitator

Community Living Hamilton (CLH), a busy and vibrant organization that supports 1,600 adults and children with diverse abilities thrive in the community.

We have openings for the role of a Full-Time Permanent Inclusion Facilitator to work within our Special Needs Resourcing team.

ORGANIZATION PROFILE – CLH is the region’s largest service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism.

We are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential, be included in our community, and, ultimately, build great lives.

This is an exciting time to join Community Living Hamilton.

We have redefined our Mission, Vision, and new Values and are in the process of establishing a new strategic plan for the next three to five years.

We offer widely recognized expertise and serve more than 1,600 people with special needs every year – from children to aging seniors.

We offer community participation programs, residential services, respite services, employment supports, and services designed for children.

Community Living Hamilton (CLH) has delivered the core Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) services in Hamilton’s childcare system since 2017.

The landscape for service provision in Hamilton has shifted increasingly towards a broader scope and demand for high-quality diverse, equitable and inclusive services among Hamilton’s growing population of children and families.

The complexities of disability and compounding marginalization (e.g., racialization, indigenous, francophone, 2SLBQT, etc.) pose unique opportunities for this program.

Successful candidates will act as role models for inclusion and be a resource to the whole classroom team in implementing best practices that will allow all children to participate fully in their own learning and development.

This is an existing vacancy Pay rate :27.79 Qualifications A diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or through a program on the approved list of post-secondary programs as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators Valid registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators Additional training/experience/education related to working with children with special needs Previous experience/training relating to Certification in First Aid including infant/child CPR Valid Driver’s license and access to vehicle Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing: Fluency in a 2nd language ie.

French Experience with diverse client groups Training/ Education in Mental Health Training/ Education in ASD Additional job related training/ certifications Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination Core Competencies Advocating for Others Helping build understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.

Working with Others Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.

Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.

Helping Others Achieve Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.

Initiative Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.

Interpersonal Relationships & Respect Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Listening & understanding perspectives.

Resilience Continuing on, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.

An equivalent combination of Education, Experience and Ability acceptable to the Director and Manager may be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Licence/Certification: Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (required) Class G Licence (required) Not sure if you have the qualifications?

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Interested in learning more about this role?

Drop in for a virtual Meet N’ Greet with our hiring managers (feel free to drop in at any time within the timeslots provided below).

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