JOB OVERVIEW

The Family Support Coordinator is accountable for providing time-limited and goal-oriented supports and services primarily to individuals with developmental disabilities living at home with their families, but may also provide supports to individuals who live independently, within the shelter system, in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities or treatment beds that are not able to self-advocate. Aligning with the “community of practice” approach, works in partnership with the individuals and their families, promotes best practices around inclusion, offers a coordinated access point to guide individuals to the resources/services needed, and provides them with necessary advocacy and support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related discipline.
• Training and/or certification in CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) is an asset.
• Conflict Management, Leadership, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis are an asset.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of related experience working with working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities plus 1 – 2 years working with families, this is an asset.
• Direct program delivery experience in the community, social services sector, with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs. Knowledge of related provincial and community support services is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of community resources and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency with computers using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and other software programs needed to produce documents, reports, databases, presentations and communication vehicles for staff training and development.
• Candidates must pass a medical and be free of contagious disease in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and maintain appropriate immunizations, subject to required human rights accommodation. Should a candidate be unable to vaccinate for bona fide human rights related reasons as protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, Community Living Toronto will assess whether or not accommodation is possible without undue hardship based on the obligations of this position.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required

Experience:

• children: 3 years (required)
• Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 3 years (required)
• Applied Behaviour Analysis : 1 year (required

• Meets with individuals with a developmental disability and their families in their homes and/or in various community settings and initiates a planning process (e.g., Person-Directed Plan) that lays out their distinct needs and goals, helps identify necessary services, and outlines ways they can participate in community activities.
• Provides individuals and their families with the support needed to access and/or maintain community supports, apply for additional government funding supports, or gain access to medical practitioners so they can live safely and securely at home and in the community.
• Helps individuals develop a plan to clarify their strengths and needs, make choices, set goals, and connect with the resources appropriate for their needs.
• Advocates on behalf of individuals and their families, serving as a liaison with Community Living Toronto, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Clinical supports and community partners.
• Identifies gaps in supports or services and works closely with community agencies, mental health professionals, therapists, and medical and legal practitioners to provide individuals with the best possible options; advocates for short- or long-term supports or services where none exist.
• Participates on committees with families and community partners to enable communication, information sharing, and collaboration regarding the needs of the individuals so they will be better able to serve them.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures established by Community Living Toronto and meets the performance expectations of the
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: From $53,578.00 per year

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• children: 3 years (required)
• Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 3 years (required)
• Applied Behaviour Analysis : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso