Community Engagement Professional
E3 Community Services Inc.
Location: Collingwood, ON
Closing Date: May 10 , 2024
Salary Range: starting at $23.13 per hour
Application Method: Submit cover letters and applications to: recruitment@e3.ca
Are you a resilient, team player who enjoys advocating for others while fostering independence? Are you interested in working with people to provide a holistic approach to support in all aspects of daily life? If yes, this may be the job for you!
Do you enjoy teaching new skills, being physically active, and getting involved in your community? Are you looking for more work/life balance in a position where you make a difference in our community? Are you able to work a flexible schedule/rotation including shifts on evenings and weekends? Raise your hand if that’s you! E3 is looking to hire a Community Engagement Professional with all of the above attributes to work 40 hours per week.
What is a Community Engagement Professional?
Community Engagement Professionals assist people with developmental disabilities to find a satisfying and purposeful place in their community by promoting personal growth, assisting with activities of daily living, honouring personal choices and informed decision-making.
What is in it for you?
- Work in a fun and ever-changing environment helping people to lead their best lives possible while enjoying pursuits such as gardening, sports, employment, cooking, crafts, music, games and outings
- Competitive wages
- Generous time away from work policies, starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, paid floater days (an extra 24 hours per year) and personal time for full time staff
- Excellent comprehensive health, dental, life and retirement benefits for all full time staff through Manulife benefits including physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, vision and so much more
- LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program for all staff including excellent, confidential mental health services and support for all members and family
- RRSP with company contribution for full time staff
- Full workplace accident insurance for all employees through Chubb Insurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities while at work
What will you be doing?
This position develops, coordinates and evaluates individualized, group and virtual services that are designed to promote personal welfare, independence, education, self-determination, community participation and social skills as part of a person-directed support plan. Duties include:
- Curriculum development including research, resource management and the application of specific individual needs in the design of individualized (1:1), group and virtual services
- Coordinate service offerings for individuals across multiple community and E3 locations
- Develop strategies for individual service access including transportation, staffing support, use of technology and community fees
- Facilitation of service and training for individuals and liaison with individuals, family and primary care providers and/or community partners
- Provide support in all aspects of daily living as required including personal care, hygiene, domestic skills, employment, education, home maintenance, money management, use of community businesses and resources, recreation, medical, medications and safety
- Participate in the planning process for individuals and assist in the development of strategies to achieve the plan
- Participate in training, visits, inspections and meetings for compliance
- Assist individuals in understanding and exercising their rights in a safe and responsible manner
- Participate in training, visits, inspections and meetings for compliance
- Engage and encourage business owners/operators to include people who have different abilities in their hiring and recruitment processes, supporting both the business and the individual in all aspects of the employee relationship, onboarding, training, performance management and retention
- Maintain accurate individual and agency records, follow reporting procedures and guidelines while complying with the current agency information, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Operate facility’s vehicles in compliance with company policies and government statutes and promote safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times
What is required to do this job?
- Positive attitude and desire to care for vulnerable individuals to make their lives extra special
- Human services diploma (DSW, SSW, PSW) or equivalent is a preferred qualification
- Experience in Developmental Services or a related field
- Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset (paid training is provided if you do not already have this)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification is an asset (paid training is provided if you do not already have this)
- Experience with activity development, individual and group facilitation
- Experience with service coordination across multiple program sites and platforms
- Current Police and Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Ability to stand, lift, push, pull, bend, walk as needed to support individuals. Also, you will use mechanical lifts when required.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G license) and reliable transportation and insurance
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
E3 is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all respondents for their applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Submit your application:
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
E3 is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all respondents for their applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.