Support Facilitator - Jordan's Principle
Posted Jul 10, 2024 | 8:52 AM by Lauren
At PAECIP, we are looking to add a hardworking, trustworthy and honest Support Facilitator to our team.
The Support Facilitator position is a full time position (37.5 hours per week)
The Support Facilitator will be working closely with First Nation families who have children (age 7-18) with different needs, developmental delays and/or disabilities, and as such, knowledge and understanding of First Nation culture is important in this role.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
– Excellent written and spoken communications
– Connecting families to resources within their communities, as well agencies and services that may be of help to the child.
– maintaining client confidentiality
– Helping families with Jordans Principle applications for services and equipment to improve the childs developmental journey
– Following up on Jordans Principle applications
– Maintaining paperwork and documentation regarding all applications made for each child
– Liaising with school educational supports regarding children on caseload
– Use of work vehicle to travel to service areas
Skills and Knowledge required:
– Self motivation
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Problem solving skills
– Well organized and professional in all aspects of work life
– Knowledge of Jordans Principle and the application process
– Basic knowledge of school systems and extra therapies children may need
– 2 or more years post secondary education, in related fields (Nursing, social work, education)
Must produce a drivers abstract and clear Police checks / Vulnerable Sector checks before being hired.
PAECIP offers a benefit package and extra paid holidays over Christmas and Easter break.