Program Facilitator - Full Time, 12 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements programs designed to meet each individual's unique social, physical and emotional needs in conjunction with Reena’s team members, families, external agencies and service providers.
• Provides input into the Individual Community Participation Support Plan (ISP) for individuals regarding programming as needed.
• Facilitates programs in consultation with consultants and therapists (Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Therapist, etc.) and keeps individuals and staff (Direct Support Professionals) motivated.
• Helps plan and implement agency-wide events.
• Provides help and support to location staff to implement programming.
• Actively participating in departmental and team meetings.
• Participates in agency trainings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of planned programs and implements adjustments to suit learning and communication styles of the individuals, in consultation with supervisors, consultants and therapists, family and external service provides.
• Works in collaboration with the individuals and staff to plan appropriate programs based on the interests and needs of the individuals. Promotes and advocates for community inclusion and participation.
• Works flexible hours including weekend and evenings as needed.
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of the programs they are facilitating. Ensures staff develop and demonstrate an awareness of Judaic culture while respecting individual choices.
• Recording and reporting transactions for any purchases.
• Maintain a log consisting of written documentation and statements regarding daily activities, including any concerns or incidents that may have occurred
• Assists to ensure that all documentation is filed correctly.
• Keeps inventory list of supplies and materials used
• Maintains organization of all supplies
• Completes reports/forms in a concise and coherent manner
• Ensures all relevant information/issues/serious occurrences are communicated to the Program Manager; follows appropriate channels of communication