Temporary Ft Community Development Specialist - London, Canada - Humana Community Services

Humana Community Services

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position
:
Temp FT Community Development Specialist (Job #:

Compensation:
$26.39/hour plus vacation pay; pay in lieu of benefits

Expected End:
July 2023

Location:
London, ON, plus travel throughout Humana sites

Schedule:
Shift work is required including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays

Roles & Responsibilities:

This position will collaborate with key employees and members of the management team across Humana and includes the need to travel to supportedliving sites providing support to youth, and adults with developmental disabilities
Provide direction and facilitate training support for navigating and coordinating transitions of participants while facilitating the growth and development of programming opportunities
Contribute to regular feedback regarding transition program development including SWOT analysis, engage in continuous program evaluation and improvement in conjunction with members of the management team, collect and interpret program data
Identify and track areas of improvement for teams and achievement toward transition goals
Engage with volunteers and community partners to develop a comprehensive list of community resources that will lead to learning opportunities for participants
Cultivate and influence connections with direct support staff to support transitions
Respond to incoming requests for services and conduct intake screening interviews, tours, assessments, admissions, and orientation of incoming participants as required
Coordinate regular meetings, staff training, and committee work

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in Human, Health, and/or Social Services (e.g., DSW, PSW, SSW, CYC)
Minimum two (2) years of related experience is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
Strong mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problemsolving skills, in addition to attention to detail while multitasking
Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets
Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory)
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory)
Physical Health assessment: verification of uptodate immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory)
Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory) *Level C with AED training preferred
Internal employees will be given first consideration for this position_
Humana Community Services is a registered charity that unified Anago (Non) Residential Resources Inc. and WAYS Mental Health Support in February 2021. Our organization is committed to finding, developing, and delivering highquality personalized supports and solutions to atrisk children and youth with mental health diagnoses, and adults with developmental disabilities. We strive to build a vibrant community where people and their supports can connect, grow, and thrive._