Outreach Program Service Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

Traverse Independence is actively seeking full time Community Facilitators in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario, Canada area. This position is for someone who wants more flexibility with their schedule and enjoys working in a community based team. Applicants should have impressive Social Services experience. If you are someone looking to expand your ABI skillset and want to build lasting relationships with your clients, then we want you to apply.ABOUT TRAVERSE INDEPENDENCETraverse Independence offers an incredible variety of supports and services for those who have an acquired brain injury (ABI), supporting clients to live independently in the community. Traverse Independence was founded in 1975 as the Participation House Project Waterloo Region, an agency dedicated to developing housing with support services for people with physical disabilities. Since then, our organization has evolved from offering services for adults with physical disabilities to serving those with a brain injury in the Region of Waterloo and County of Wellington, across eight different programs. One of these exceptional services is our outreach program which offers both a Mainstream program (in the person's home) and ABI on the Streets which works with people who are experiencing homelessness.  A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMMUNITY FACILITATORAs a Community Facilitator you will work in a low barrier program, building trusted relationships with your clients, which in turn will support them to access the services they need when experiencing homelessness, living rough or living in safe and appropriate housing. You will provide support across the Region of Waterloo, and in partnership with the client/caregivers will develop goals, track outcomes, achievements and support the client as they move forward. As a Community Facilitator, you will demonstrate the ability to work with clients who exhibit challenges with mental health, pehaps addictions, insight, skills and other symptoms of brain injury. Additionally, you will be required to be a liaison and work directly with professionals, community resources, and other significant support persons who are involved with a client as part of an integrated community team.You will report to a Service Coordinator and have access to regulated staff such as ABI specialized psychiatrists, an Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Therapist and an Intensive Case Coordinator.COMMUNITY FACILITATOR REQUIREMENTS:Candidates must have proven organizational skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills (both written an oral), and the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office products.Experience working with people with Acquired Brain Injuries is a benefit, along with mental health and addictions but not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training program both internally and through the Ontario Brain Injury Association. This is a great opportunity to add an ABI specialization to your skillset.Education:Community College Diploma in Social Services, Developmental Services, Health Care, or related discipline.Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrated experience in behaviour management skills is of benefit.Experience with people with disabilities such as mental health and/or addictions is a great asset but not necessary.Strong utilization and understanding of M365 - Teams/SharePoint.Demonstrated organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Must have valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle with proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance and driver's abstract acceptable to Traverse IndependenceREADY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that this position would be a great fit for you, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We understand that your time is valuable therefore we won't make this a long, drawn-out process. We look forward to meeting you! Traverse Independence is committed to building an accessible and barrier-free workplace that provides employment accommodation for employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.Contact our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully during the recruitment and selection process.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now.