Job Order Detail

Description

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.