ABI in the Streets - Community Facilitator - Kitchener, ON

Traverse Independence supports adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI), often who also have concurrent disorders such as mental health and/or addictions and who are some of our most vulnerable in the community. They are often homeless or precariously housed and challenged by all the social determinants of health. This position is integrated within the primary care teams and works alongside the outreach teams in Kitchener, ON to provide brain injury support. It is an exciting position where the successful candidate will make a difference in the lives of many!

It is an advantage to have experience in the field of addictions and/or mental health and some experience in behaviour management and brain injury, but as brain injury is a specialized field, training both internally and externally will be offered to the successful candidate. You must have proven organizational skills, interpersonal skills, strong communication skills (both written an oral), and the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office products including O365.

What we offer

• EAP for all employees
• Benefits
• Paid training including certificate courses such as OBIA level I and II
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Laptop and cell phone (or cell phone package if you use your own)
• Working from home and flexible hours
• Supportive and skilled team of coworkers and supervisors
• An exciting an innovative program based on a relationship-based program model

Community Facilitator Requirements:

Education: Community College Diploma in Social Services, Health Care, or related discipline.

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated experience in behaviour management skills & knowledge of community resources.

• Experience with people with disabilities resulting from an ABI, mental health, or addictions.
• Applied application of computer hardware and software
• Demonstrated organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills both written an oral, ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Must have valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle with proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance and drivers abstract acceptable to Traverse Independence

Traverse Independence is committed to building an accessible and barrier-free workplace that provides employment accommodation for employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Contact our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully during the recruitment and selection process.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now.