Application Deadline: October 9, 2024

Position Title: Supported Group Living Community Navigator

Location: West Niagara and Surrounding Areas

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: $24.28- $25.52 per hour

Nature of Position:

Are you passionate about inclusion and community engagement? Community Living is seeking a full-time Community Navigator who is dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels valued and included. In this role, you will design and implement a variety of activities and sessions tailored to diverse abilities, fostering an inclusive environment for individuals in our supported group living homes.

Work Schedule:

This position offers a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends. You will report to the Manager of Community Participation Supports and Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging activities that cater to a wide range of abilities.
• Collaborate with community members, volunteers, and staff to create inclusive opportunities.
• Set clear goals for the program and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement.
• Advocate for participants, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included, regardless of their background or abilities.
• Actively participate in community outreach to strengthen local partnerships.

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is creative, empathetic, and has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will have:

• The candidate(s) must have a relevant 2-year Community College Diploma or related University Degree or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Police clearance with vulnerable sector screening.
• A valid G driver's license and insurable by the agency’s insurance company.

• Experience in activity planning or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• A strong initiative and problem-solving mindset.
• A detail-oriented and organized approach to planning and execution.

Required Competencies:

• Advocacy for others
• Collaboration
• Creative problem-solving
• Fostering independence in others
• Initiative
• Interpersonal relations and respect
• Resilience

If you are eager to create inclusive opportunities that unite communities, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission of inclusion.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Please inform us of any accessibility accommodations needed during the recruitment process when we contact you.