Independent Living Transition Facilitator

COMPETITION #  ILTF 26-011 (FT) (80 Hours Bi-Weekly, Days, Evenings, Weekends)

                               ILFT 26-012 (PT) (40 Hours Bi-Weekly, Days, Evenings, Weekends)

POSITION TYPE  PERMANENT, FULL-TIME & PART-TIME

The Independent Living Transition Facilitator (ILTF) is responsible for role-modelling and teaching independent living skills to youth. Youth will be and empowered with the help and guidance of the ILTF to reach independence and autonomy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentors and role models vital life skills for successful independent living, including budgeting, paying bills, house chores and cleaning, etc.
• Teaches and assists with grocery shopping, healthy meal planning and food preparation.
• Provides creative and hands-on learning opportunities that reflect goals and objectives outlined in the individual case plan.
• Facilitates access to existing support and navigates resources in the community, such as education resources, income security, housing supports, employment services and training, health and mental services, legal services, etc.
• Establishes safety and well-being practices, including safety plans.
• Transports and accompanies youth on outings such as appointments, shopping, and leisure activities.
• Builds positive relationships and rapport with youth, helping to identify personal strengths to promote growth, self-worth, and a sense of belonging.
• Complete clear, concise and accurate documentation, including written reports and financial reconciliations.
• Reinforces conflict resolution, positive communication, and household respect through positive reinforcement and supportive listening.
• Engages in behaviour management and crisis intervention following Marymound policies and the youth’s safety plan, using NVCI and ASIST, which are bona fide occupational requirements for this role.
• Attend staff meetings, treatment conferences, and training as required.
• Implement strategies such as planned daily activities, coordinated treatment interventions, structured environments, and organized recreational and social activities.
• Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to at-risk youth or other vulnerable populations is required.
• Must be familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children and youth.
• Certificate/diploma in Child & Youth Care, or applicable post-secondary education (i.e. social work, psychology, counselling, etc.) is preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
• MUST have mental health/crisis training certifications and NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), as these are bona fide occupational requirements.
• MUST have ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills), as it is a bona fide occupational requirement.
• Valid class 5I (intermediate) driver’s license, and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of children/youth services and resources available in the community.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and creativity to identify and adopt new ways to do things.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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