Are you looking to build strong communities that promote choice and inclusion? Do you want to make a difference in children’s and families’ lives, and in your community? Join us as a Resource Consultant Assistant and become a change maker with Community Living Huntsville!
Our passionate team is dedicated to advancing inclusion for people who live with developmental disabilities in North Muskoka. As a Resource Consultant Assistant with our Children and Youth Services team, you will support and empower young children with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families, in child-care settings, work to identify and eliminate barriers, collaborate with community partners, and create an inclusive environment.
And while you are making a difference in people’s lives, we work hard to make a difference in yours with competitive pay, employer-paid benefits, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a robust employee and family assistance program, positive and collaborative team environment, and opportunities for advancement.
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Support children ages 18 months to 6 years to attend licensed child-care centres, before and after school programs and summer camps, and facilitate their inclusion in those settings
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Implement support plans and work cooperatively with child-care teams
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Advocate for the creation of inclusive settings in a way that includes all children
We want our team members to feel supported and thrive in our organization. We offer:
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Competitive pay of $22.64
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Opportunities for additional hours
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Employer-paid benefits, vacation, and sick time
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Ongoing training and Professional development opportunities
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Robust employee and family assistance program
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Rewarding work in a positive and collaborative team environment
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Opportunities for career advancement
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Knowledge about and commitment to disability rights, the principles of inclusion, and the Community Living Movement
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Early Childhood Education diploma, or equivalent
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If you do not have the required educational qualifications, but have extensive directly related experience, you may apply for the position and we will determine whether your experience is deemed to be equivalent to the education required.
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Strong communication skills
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Physical ability to support people, some with limited mobility, in all aspects of daily living and in different settings
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Tolerance of, and ability to handle, a heavy workload and competing demands
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Ability to use and learn new technology (computers, software programs, phones, printer/scanners, alarm/security systems, etc.)
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Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
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Valid driver’s license, acceptable driver’s abstract and reliable transportation to be used in course of employment
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Ability to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
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Free of communicable diseases
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Ability, availability, and commitment to work a variety of shifts, which could include evenings and weekends
Apply today to join us as a Direct Support Professional with our Supported Living team so you can use your skills, make an impact, and spark social change!
Community Living Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. Applications are strongly encouraged from people with disabilities, racialized people, Indigenous people, and people from the LGBTQ2+ community. If you need any form of accommodation in the application process, or require this job posting in another format, please contact Lisa at careers@clhuntsville.ca or 705-783-1816.