Direct Support Facilitator 2026-67
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full Time
Student (High School)
Job Posting 2026-67
| Position: | Direct Support Facilitator | |||
| Location: | Charlton | |||
| Hours of Work | Week 1: Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Thu and Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Fri 1–9 p.m. Week 2: Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | |||
| This is a Permanent Full-Time Position within the Bargaining Unit. | ||||
| Posting Date | November 04, 2026 | Closing Date | November 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm | |
Direct Support Facilitators provide support and assistance to children, youth or young adults attending our programs delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community.
Qualifications
- 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
- Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:
| Fluency in a 2nd language | Experience with diverse client groups | Training/ Education in Mental Health | Training/ Education in ASD | Additional job- related training/ certifications |
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.
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