We are hiring for the NSDRC’s newest community resource, the Mobile Multi-Sensory Room. The mobile room will be used for both in-person experiences and as a community engagement tool. A session in the multi-sensory environment is designed to be user-led, in order to experience self-choice and explore the cause-effect nature of the room. The role of the facilitator is to guide, support, engage, and encourage interaction between the user, their support network, and the equipment within the space. The multi-sensory environment can be used to: increase user engagement and interaction; provide calming input for users who have high levels of anxiety; provide stimulating sensory input; and provide an opportunity to receive sensory stimulation for the more passive individual who may not be receiving sufficient sensory stimulation in natural contexts. For more information about the room please visit http://nsdrc.org/mobile-multi-sensory-room/
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- High School certificate (minimum) or equivalent
- One-year experience providing support to people with disabilities
OR
- A relevant combination of education and/or experience, combined with general suitability
- Previous experience with multi-sensory environments and/or Snoezelen technology is an asset.
Skills & Knowledge
- experience and/or knowledge of issues affecting people with disabilities
- experience and/or knowledge of multi-sensory rooms and Snoezelen technology
- commitment to values and philosophy of NSDRC
- effective written and oral skills
- well-developed communication and inter-personal skills
- flexibility, reliability, punctuality
- ability to deal with stress and change
- problem solving abilities
- effective time management
- ability to receive and respond to feedback
REQUIREMENTS
- Criminal Record Search(es)
- Current Emergency Level First Aid, or equivalent
- Crisis Prevention Training (sponsored by the NSDRC)
- Negative TB Test, or a clear chest x-ray
- Medical doctor’s note of good health
- Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License with a clean driving record
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Duties of Position
- Facilitate room bookings and payments
- Transport room to location of use
- Assist in training and orientation to users of multi-sensory equipment
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are in place
- Ensure equipment is in full working order and report deficits as required.
- Ensure vehicle is maintained and report issues as required
- Engage with public at community events
- Assist with grant applications
Pay Range: $ 19.40 – $ 22.65 hr
Job Type: Non-union/exempt
Expected Start Date: March 28, 2022
Total Hours per Week: 20hrs/week. These hours are flexible and will include weekends and evenings.
Send resume and cover page to: k.jessop@nsdrc.org
Subject line: Multi-Sensory Mobile Facilitator posting
