Current Employment Opportunities

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Program Facilitator Position – Stouffville

The ABLE Network is a fee for service, registered charity located in York Region, Ontario. We are a community based program that provides relevant inclusive work and recreation opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) in natural job and community settings. Our participants are supported in our five core programs of work, transit training, recreation, volunteer activities and continuing education. The ABLE Network is based on strong principles and research that states that “inclusion of persons with an ID in natural settings provides them with an equal opportunity to make a contribution to the health and well-being of their community.”

Responsibilities:

  • Work with The ABLE Network team in the development and implementation of our continuing education program which includes small group activities and 1:1 literacy coaching.
  • Support our participants at a local recreation facility, to encourage their active participation in their individual and group fitness programs, safe use of equipment and healthy life choices.
  • Support participants as they gain the knowledge and skills necessary to use community transportation so they can travel effectively and safely from place to place within the local community.
  • Provide guidance to volunteers who support our life-skills/literacy, volunteering and recreation program.
  • Provide job coaching to participants as they gain skills in work experience and employment.
  • Provide ongoing support to our community partners (volunteer agencies, businesses, recreational facilities).
  • Model The ABLE Network’s vision, mission and core values.
  • Work effectively with program director, program manager and other program facilitators to achieve The ABLE Network strategic direction.

Requirements:

  • Post-Secondary education with preference to Developmental Service Worker or Social Service Worker (2-year program) or suitable equivalent
  • Relevant experience in working with youth/adults  with intellectual disabilities
  • Relevant experience with providing  positive behavioural supports
  • A current CPR and First Aid certificate
  • A team player
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written/computer communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Use of a personal vehicle is required for this job.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to karen.hall@theablenetwork.ca.