Program Facilitator, Full-Time

Please note, due to COVID-19 this position is temporarily remote.

Responsibilities (REMOTE):

• Work with The ABLE Network team in the development and implementation of our on-line continuing education
• Facilitate and design remote/on-line workouts to encourage participants to exercise safely from home and make healthy life choices
• 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

Responsibilities (IN-PERSON):

• 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 (2 year program) or suitable equivalent
• Relevant experience in working with youth/adults  with intellectual disabilities
• Relevant experience with providing  positive behavioural supports
• A team player
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written/computer communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Comfort with using Zoom (including screen sharing etc.), PowerPoint and other remote/on-line educational resources
• Excellent observation skills are required to effectively support participants remotely
• Reliable and stable internet is required for this job (REMOTE)
• Current CPR and First Aid certificate (IN-PERSON)
• Use of a personal vehicle is required for this job (IN-PERSON)

Please submit resumes in confidence to barb.allan@theablenetwork.ca