Facilitator, Community Integration Cooperative Education

Responsibilities

• Assists in the transition to College life, including liaising between students and College resources (Financial Aid, Health & Equitable Learning supports, Student Advisors)
• Advocates for students’ modified course outcomes, tests and assignments, where required
• Provides classroom support via advocacy skills, note taking, group facilitation, etc.
• Assists students with organizing and prioritizing classes and assignments
• Supports students’ use of assistive devices to enable the use of technology for assignments
• Assists students in developing skills in task completion, learning strategies and assistive technology
• Works with students to identify appropriate work placement opportunities
• Promotes the CICE program to local and regional agencies, schools, employers, and other community partners
• Assists with the recruitment, selection, and orientation of eligible students

• A two (2) year diploma in a relevant field of study such as Developmental Services Worker. A degree in Social Science considered an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, persons with significant learning barriers
• Experience working with students in a secondary and/or post-secondary environment is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing educational/learning strategies
• Experience in the teaching/tutoring environment where outcomes were modified to meet learner needs
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, online resources, adaptive learning technologies)
• Excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills
• Superior communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
• An ability to work within a highly collaborative environment demonstrated through a strong network of contacts with other professionals, agencies, and employers
• Ability to travel locally for field placements and student recruitment events – a valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract required