Local Community Connector

Position: CONTRACT Local Community Connector (Job ID: 2610265)
CONTRACT Local Community Connector (Job )
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Successful candidates will provide a range of supports and services to adults with a developmental disability in the areas of community participation, life skill development, activities of daily living, health and wellness, as well as transportation.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and meaningfully contributes”.

Paid on-the-job training

Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents

Discounted rates on home and auto insurance

Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

Assist people to identify and articulate their individual interests, aspirations, and desired outcomes

Develop effective community links and networks

Facilitate relationships between the person and the community

Provide active supports (i.e. modelling, coaching and/or learning assistance that will foster independence and attainment of personal outcomes)

Promote a community first philosophy

Liaise with organizations, services, and activities in neighbourhoods to advocate for and support people to be connected

Facilitate and deliver small group activities by co-designing options, being responsive to feedback and input from people supported and families

Requirements

College diploma (2 years), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship Certificate, and/or University degree in Human Services

Minimum one year direct experience

A comprehensive understanding and demonstration of Core Competencies and person-directed support, relationship building, and networking

Ability to implement positive approaches for any demeanor, work as an integral part of the team, be comfortable working offsite alone, and must be an effective interpersonal communicator

You must possess a strong desire to build an inclusive community through fostering independence and advocacy

Experience in facilitation, relationship management, and job coaching are an asset

Able to demonstrate initiative, resilience, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and decision-making

A valid G driver’s license, current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are all essential requirements

Core Competencies

Advocacy

Building Relationships

Championing Change and Innovation

Facilitating Growth and Development

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Resilience

Resource Management

Strategic Thinking

Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Schedule : 40 hours per week requiring a flexible schedule to meet the needs of your caseload (days, afternoons, evenings and weekends)
Start Date :
November 2026
End Date : 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension
Rate of Pay : $25.38 – $28.20 per hour

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2

SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.