The Community Resource & Outcomes Facilitator is responsible for meeting the vision, mission and values of Epic Opportunities while developing and implementing creative strategies that will support the people we serve to gain valued social roles and relationships through connections within their community. The Facilitator will liaise and develop strategic partnerships with community organizations that build inclusive environments for people with developmental disabilities to participate and contribute. Additionally, the Community Resource & Outcomes Facilitator will support the implementation of Personal Outcome Measures ensuring that individuals are consistently supported to pursue and achieve identified goals.  They will help track person centred planning across the organization ensuring that planning frequency meets or exceeds provincial standards.  They will be responsible for providing tools to coach and mentor the teams responsible for creating, achieving, and documenting said goals.

This is a full-time (80 hours biweekly) position.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to make a difference as a leader.
• Opportunity to be part of an organization with a strong values-based culture and commitment to respect and inclusion
• Discounts at local businesses (gym memberships, cell phone plans, etc.)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Fun and supportive team environment

 We will count on you to:

• Facilitate Personal Outcome Measures work within Epic Opportunities.
• Promote the right to choice, full inclusion and community participation as well as empower individuals to self-advocate throughout the goal-setting process.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to meet organizational objectives through development of creative partnerships with other community organizations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with families and support networks.

What will you bring to the role?

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand the problem and respond to various situations.
• Network with external professionals and draw expertise from these relationships to inform best practices and meet a quality framework.
• Continuously engage in organizational improvement to enhance quality of life for all people served.
• Ability to lead and develop others to assist vulnerable people in achieving personal outcomes.
• A valid Manitoba Driver’s License and use of a personal vehicle is required.

Qualifications and experience we are looking for:

• Degree in Social Services or Disability and Community Support Diploma.
• Previous work experience in human services with a focus in disability supports an asset.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 Required Documentation:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Child Abuse Registry check.

With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission “to provide person-centred services”, Epic Opportunities requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment for all new employees.