Community Engagement Professional (Existing role)
Are you looking for meaningful work to live your passion for making a difference? Do you enjoy being active, teaching new skills, and supporting others to live full lives in their communities? At E3 Community Services, we go beyond compliance to commitment to support persons with disabilities live full and meaningful lives.
We are currently looking for a Full Time Community Engagement Professional (CEP) to join our team.
Position Overview
Community Engagement Professionals support individuals in all aspects of daily living, including independent living, attending appointments, developing appropriate routines, and participating in behavioral programming. This role promotes independence, self-regulation, and full community participation, including employment support, using trauma-informed and person-directed best practices.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide individualized person-directed support to people with diverse needs by implementing appropriate interventions, evidence-informed strategies, and tailored programming that promote well-being, skill development, and personal growth.
· Participate in the development, coordination and evaluation of individualized, group and virtual services that are designed to promote personal welfare, independence, education, self-determination, community participation and social skills as part of a person-directed support plan.
· Respond appropriately to behavioural escalations and crisis situations
· Provide support in all aspects of daily living as required including personal care, hygiene, domestic skills, employment, education, home maintenance, money management, use of community businesses and resources, recreation, medical, medications and safety
· Encourage involvement in meaningful community activities and relationships
· Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals (for example, behaviour therapists)
· Update daily notes using company software such as ShareVision
· Monitor email and other communications to ensure awareness
· Operate facility’s vehicles in compliance with company policies and government statutes
· Book and attend medical or other appointments, coordinate vehicle use
· Assist individuals in understanding and exercising their rights in a safe, responsible manner
· Participate in training, visits, inspections and meetings for compliance
· Maintain accurate individual and agency records, and follow reporting procedures and guidelines while complying with the current agency information, policies, procedures, and guidelines (per QAM and MCCSS)
· Complete administrative tasks, including expenses (Concur) and notes
· Adhere to compliance under OHSA, AODA, and the Ontario Human Rights Code
What we are looking for
· Human Services diploma (DSW, SSW, PSW) or equivalent experience is an asset
· Demonstrated ability to support vulnerable individuals with compassion and respect
· Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to supporting individuals with varying behavioural and/or neurodivergent needs
· Knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience managing crisis situations
· Strong computer, time management, and communication skills
· Ability to navigate multiple, sometimes competing priorities
· Attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to follow direction
· Ability to think critically and problem solve
· Willingness to contribute positively to workplace culture and team collaboration
· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
· Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation
· Physical ability to support individuals and use mechanical lifts as required
Expectations
· be available to work an average of 40 hours per week from Wednesday to Saturday (10 hour shifts) with some flexibility.
Use of AI in Hiring
AI enabled tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process, such as interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Accessibility and Fair Hiring Statement
E3 Community Services Inc. is committed to fair, inclusive and accessible employment practices consistent with the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our recruitment and selection practices are guided by our organizational values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB).
E3 Community Services Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of candidates. Applications are reviewed by members of our People & Culture team and hiring decisions are made by people.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact People & Culture at [email protected]. We will work with you to support an inclusive and accessible experience.
Personal information is collected and used only for recruitment purposes and is retained and safeguarded in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
Record Retention Notice
In accordance with Ontario legislation, job postings and application materials are retained for a minimum of three years.
Pay: $24.57-$27.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Collingwood, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (preferred)
- G Drivers Licence (preferred)
- Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED (preferred)
Location:
- Collingwood, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
