Integration Facilitator and Team Lead, Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE)

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Interdisciplinary Studies the incumbent will assist students enrolled in the CICE program to maximize their learning potential. In addition to the Facilitation role, the Team Lead will also provide administrative support to the program and its Facilitators.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the transition to College life, including liaising between students and College resources (Financial Aid, Health and Equitable Learning Services, 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 program to local and regional agencies, schools, employers and community partners
• Assists with the recruitment, selection and orientation of eligible students
• Provides overall coordination of the programs’ timetabling requirements based on specialized knowledge about each student profile and integration facilitator strength
• Establishes and redesigns program systems/routines and develops and maintains record-keeping procedures to monitor same
• Assists with scheduling by providing advice on course delivery requirements, finding solutions to lab scheduling errors and changes

Qualifications

• A three (3) year diploma in a relevant field of study that may include Developmental Services Worker, Educational Assistant, Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker; A degree in Social Science is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with persons with developmental exceptionalities, and/or persons with significant learning challenges
• Additional training and/or certification in this area is an asset (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, Behavioural Psychology certification)
• Experience leading and organizing in a team environment
• Ability to work and make decisions independently as well as demonstrate a high level of initiative
• 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
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates
• Ability to travel locally for field placements and student recruitment events
• Familiarity with the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework is an asset
• Proficiency in American Sign Language is an asset

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com.

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

Benefits for Full-time Support Staff include:

• A comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year): College Employer Council website with Benefit Booklet
• A defined benefit pension plan with CAAT pension where you will enjoy the certainty of predictable and secure lifetime pension payments: CAAT pension website
• Life and accident insurance
• Out-of-country travel insurance
• Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and 3 paid professional development days/year

• After 1 year of service, vacation entitlement starts at 15 days
• December closure period without loss of pay for scheduled hours
• Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
• Fitness Centre Membership - exclusive facilities for use by Staff and Students at the Belleville location free of charge
• An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace