Service Coordinator - Oakville, Canada - Central West Specialized Developmental Services

Central West Specialized Developmental Services

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Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Why Join CWSDS
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Meaningful work, supporting people with complex needs:

One of Canada's top pension plans with HOOPP:

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Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages:

Opportunity for growth and development / Training reimbursement:

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Opportunity to have your voice heard on one of our many committees:

Equal opportunity employer, seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) is a leader in providing supportive living, community participation supports and specialized services, assessment and treatment to people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or challenging behaviours throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel and Dufferin and the regions of Waterloo and Wellington.

As a specialist in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities, CWSDS has experienced continued growth over the last five years.

As such, we are looking to hire a
Service Coordinator on a full time contract basis, for approximately one year.

This position will report to the Manager, Halton Support Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing social and community support services to individuals with developmental disabilities living in community settings or with their families.
Provides services through the following programs: Adult Program, Children's Program and Respite Program.
Providing service coordination through a process that include: accessing resources to meet individuals' specific needs, working with the individual to develop goals/objectives, coordinating community resources to meet individuals' specific needs, assisting the individual to utilize community resources, monitoring and evaluating resources' effectiveness upon goals.
Providing supportive shortterm, longterm or crisis counseling, making appropriate referrals to community agencies as needed.
Assisting and supporting families according to an individual's age and social situation.
Providing help and instruction with problem solving around daily living skills.
Providing alternative, complementary models of receiving support.
Acting on behalf of the individual in relationship to community resources.
Facilitating problem solving and resolution with service providers.
Carrying out administrative functions that supplement the direct work with individuals.
Maintaining an awareness of all legislation from all levels of government that affects individuals.
Participating in activities providing public education, outreach and the ongoing development of the service delivery system.
Ensuring the environment is safe and free of hazards.
Using equipment and wearing protective devices or clothing that the employer deems as required, including the use of fittested N95 respirator and/or similar equipment.
Working shifts in accordance with the schedule.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Developmental Services Worker Diploma (DSW)
A minimum of two years' previous experience supporting people with a developmental disability, mental illness or Dual Diagnosis.
Previous service coordination experience is necessary.
Good knowledge of the social services resources and the professional service providers within the greater community area.
Ability to coordinate, facilitate and provide training to community service providers.
Effective assessment, planning, priority setting and problem solving skills.
Good oral/written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet with the clients and community resources.
Valid Ontario G class driver's license.
Providing proof of vaccination for COVID19 and maintaining vaccination status as necessary from time to time during employment. Should you be unable to vaccinate for a bona fide human rights related reason, CWSDS will investigate whether accommodation is possible without undue hardship.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Central West Specialized Developmental Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
We thank all applicants for your interest in our organization but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._