Inclusion Facilitator

Community Living Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

2d•CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

Community Living Hamilton (CLH) is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Inclusion Facilitator to join their Special Needs Resourcing team. CLH is a large organization supporting adults and children with diverse abilities, dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential and be included in the community. This role is part of the Special Needs Resourcing (SNR) services within Hamilton's childcare system, focusing on providing high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive services. The Inclusion Facilitator will act as a role model for inclusion and a resource to the classroom team, implementing best practices to ensure all children can participate fully in their learning and development. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, or through a program on the approved list of post-secondary programs as recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators
Valid registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Additional training/experience/education related to working with children with special needs
Previous experience/training relating to Certification in First Aid including infant/child CPR
Valid Driver’s license and access to vehicle
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (required)
Class G Licence (required)

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a 2nd language ie. French
Experience with diverse client groups
Training/ Education in Mental Health
Training/ Education in ASD
Additional job related training/ certifications

Responsibilities

Act as role models for inclusion.
Be a resource to the whole classroom team in implementing best practices that will allow all children to participate fully in their own learning and development.
Help build understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.
Communicate to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.
Understand a situation, explore options and make the best choice to achieve success.
Provide support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.
Take the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.
Deal with people in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Listen and understand perspectives.
Continue on, even in difficult situations and be willing to take a stand for what is right.