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The Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) is a vibrant non-profit providing support and advocacy for people living with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our vision is that all individuals are valued, supported and included in all aspects of life. The SACL is seeking a Self-Directed Funding (SDF) Facilitator to work with individuals and families interested in accessing the SDF option. For more information about SDF please visit the SACL website.
Key Responsibilities:
Individual Engagement
Educate individuals about the SDF model and processes.
Guide interested parties through the SDF process.
Assist in developing person centred plans.
Provide access and information about necessary services, supports and resources that may be necessary to supplement SDF.
Provide ongoing support and follow up to families that have accessed SDF as required.
Community Engagement
Provide public education about SDF.
Working with Community Based Organizations, Government and other stakeholders.
Policy and Process Design
Provide ongoing feedback and evaluation regarding the option to government.
Qualifications
Experience working with individuals living with intellectual disabilities.
University degree in the social sciences or humanities such as a social work or human justice degree.
Understanding of best practices in inclusion and person-centred services.
Must be able to travel, as this position is provincial in scope.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel overnight
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Provide public education
- Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
- Interview clients
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Assess clients' problems
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
Client Population
- Persons with intellectual disabilities