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Direct Support Facilitator On Call - Children Respite
@ Community Living Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Community Living Hamilton is hiring a part-time Direct Support Facilitator on call for its children's respite program. The role supports children and youth through social, recreational and learning activities in the community, including supervising outings, meal preparation and home upkeep. The posting states a pay rate of $29.28 and that this is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
- Support children and youth in social, recreational and learning activities
- Supervise community outings
- Assist with personal hygiene and daily living tasks
- Plan and prepare meals and maintain the home
- Document care and share information with the team
Requirements summary:
- DSW, SSW or social sciences diploma or degree
- Valid NCI, First Aid/CPR and Broad Sector Check
- Valid G class licence with insurance
- Two years of experience with children with developmental disabilities preferred
- Cultural competency and a diverse client group experience
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NCI Certification, First Aid/CPR, Broad Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Developmental Services Worker, Social Work, Social Sciences |
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Community Living Hamilton
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Full company description
Community Living Hamilton is an accredited not-for-profit organization and registered charity that offers a full range of services to people with a range of disabilities. We are one of the largest not-for-profits in Hamilton; each year we provide service to approximately 1,400 children, teens, adults and families.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,222
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 126
- Reported office locations
- 191 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R1Y6, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Non Profit
- Charity
- Social Assistance
- Young Adults
- Home Health Care
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Community Living Hamilton
- Specialties
- Children's Respite
- One-to-one Staffing
- Special Needs Programs
- Disabilities Programs
- and Developmental Disabilities
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Community Living Hamilton is an accredited not-for-profit organization and registered charity that offers a full range of services to people with a range of disabilities. We are one of the largest not-for-profits in Hamilton; each year we provide service to approximately 1,400 children, teens, adults and families.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Children's RespiteOne-to-one StaffingSpecial Needs ProgramsDisabilities Programsand Developmental Disabilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Direct Support Facilitators - Respite provide support and assistance to children, youth or young adults attending our programs delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community. Direct Support Facilitators – Respite will collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful plans and programming/activity schedules that flow from a person-centered philosophy.
Pay rate :29.28
This is an existing vacancy
Responsibilities
Client Service:
- Facilitates a person-centered approach that fosters collaborative decision making with clients. Builds on the strengths of clients to encourage skill development, self determination and inclusion within the community.
- Knows, respects and advocates for the rights of children and adults.
- Builds on strengths of individuals to encourage learning and development, self determination and inclusion within the community.
- Builds an effective rapport with clients by focusing on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.
- Personal Care :Assists clients with personal hygiene, with consideration for and attention to the respect and dignity of the individual.
- Maintain knowledge of medical issues within the program.
- Programming o Supervise outings in the community
- Activities of Daily Living o Participate in meal planning, with consideration for nutrition, budgeting, individual preferences and dietary restrictions, working collaboratively with part-time staff.
- Prepare and cook nutritious and varied meals
- Maintain the upkeep of the home, such as cleaning, yard work, and waste disposal, contributing equitably as a member of the team.
- Gathers, maintains, and shares information as appropriate using a variety of formats (written, verbal) with all stakeholders.
- Seeks out important information, attempting to gain a better understanding of program activities and clarify expectations.
- Provide appropriate positive feedback to clients, supervisors, co-workers and external parties.
- Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of Community Living Hamilton.
- Ensure all documentation and reporting is completed in a manner which adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policy, using professional and objective language.
- Seek information from appropriate sources to gain a better understanding of activities and clarify expectations.
- Treat all colleagues with respect, kindness and understanding.
- Foster a welcoming and professional workplace which recognizes the skill, experience, and contributions of other team members.
- Participate regularly in team meetings and review team meeting documentation Share information with all team members and/or other teams to facilitate learning and promote consistency of care.
- Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.
- Commit to act in compliance with all applicable legislation, and contribute to identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, including required training. Promote and demonstrate the Vision and Mission of Community Living Hamilton within the workplace and the broader community.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Community Living Hamilton Health and Safety Policy.
- Report all workplace hazards and support Community Living Hamilton to continuously improve the safety of the workplace.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- DSW, SSW or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field.
- Two (2) years recent experience working with children with a developmental disability preferred.
- Valid NCI Certification.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Valid Broad Sector Check.
- A valid G class driver’s license with insurance in good standing
- Strong commitment to the individuals supported by Community Living Hamilton
- Positive attitude and a true appreciation for diverse abilities
- Proven ability to demonstrate cultural competency with the ability to address service needs in a diverse client group
- Fluency in a language other than English preferred
- Experience with diverse client groups preferred (age, culture, program type, etc.)
- Additional formal training in mental health/dual diagnosis preferred
- Additional formal training in additional topics relevant to the position strongly preferred
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