Job Description

Community Engagement Professional

Are you looking for meaningful work to live your passion for making a difference? Do you enjoy being active, teaching new skills, and supporting others to live full lives in their communities? At E3 Community Services, we go beyond compliance to commitment to support persons with disabilities live full and meaningful lives.

We are currently looking for Community Engagement Professionals (CEPs) to join our team!

Position Overview

Community Engagement Professionals support individuals in all aspects of daily living, including independent living, attending appointments, developing appropriate routines, and participating in behavioral programming. This role promotes independence, self-regulation, and full community participation, including employment support, using trauma-informed and person-directed best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized person-directed support to people with diverse needs by implementing appropriate interventions, evidence-informed strategies, and tailored programming that promote well-being, skill development, and personal growth.

Participate in the development, coordination and evaluation of individualized, group and virtual services that are designed to promote personal welfare, independence, education, self-determination, community participation and social skills as part of a person-directed support plan.

Respond appropriately to behavioural escalations and crisis situations

Provide support in all aspects of daily living as required including personal care, hygiene, domestic skills, employment, education, home maintenance, money management, use of community businesses and resources, recreation, medical, medications and safety

Encourage involvement in meaningful community activities and relationships

Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals (for example, behaviour therapists)

Update daily notes using company software such as ShareVision

Monitor email and other communications to ensure awareness

Operate facility's vehicles in compliance with company policies and government statutes

Book and attend medical or other appointments, coordinate vehicle use

Assist individuals in understanding and exercising their rights in a safe, responsible manner

Participate in training, visits, inspections and meetings for compliance

Maintain accurate individual and agency records, and follow reporting procedures and guidelines while complying with the current agency information, policies, procedures, and guidelines (per QAM and MCCSS)

Complete administrative tasks, including expenses (Concur) and notes

Adhere to compliance under OHSA, AODA, and the Ontario Human Rights Code

What we are looking for

Human Services diploma (DSW, SSW, PSW) or equivalent experience is an asset

Demonstrated ability to support vulnerable individuals with compassion and respect

Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to supporting individuals with varying behavioural and/or neurodivergent needs

Knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience managing crisis situations

Strong computer, time management, and communication skills

Ability to navigate multiple, sometimes competing priorities

Attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to follow direction

Ability to think critically and problem solve

Willingness to contribute positively to workplace culture and team collaboration

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence and reliable transportation

Physical ability to support individuals and use mechanical lifts as required

What we offer

12-hour shifts - 7 out of every 14 days, with every other weekend off

Three (3) weeks of vacation

Paid personal and float time

Comprehensive extended health, dental, life, and accident insurance

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing paid training in Emergency First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, trauma-informed care, and more

A supportive work culture with opportunities to grow!

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

E3 is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity, and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

If you are contacted for a position, please notify your E3 Recruiter of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all respondents for their applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.84 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Collingwood, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (preferred) G Drivers Licence (preferred) Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED (preferred)
Location:

Collingwood, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person