Program Facilitator – Entry to School Program

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a full-time, Program Facilitator, ETS. This term contract is for 35 hours/week and will include the option to participate in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

Position Summary: The Program Facilitator, ETS will be responsible for preparing for programs and groups, including curricula, materials and space organization, working directly with the children and youth under the supervision of regulated clinicians/therapists, interacting with families and providing feedback, as well as duties upon completion of a program such as documentation, space clean up, and debriefing.

Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in one of the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Communicative Disorders Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Behavioural Science.
• Experience in early learning or school classroom setting providing direct support to students.
• Significant experience supporting Autistic preschool/school-aged children and those with other exceptionalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a manner that is child and family-centred, responsive, culturally safe, and respectful to the unique needs of families and children.
• Experience working with families and caregivers, sharing progress and information about their child.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in communicating with a variety of personnel (i.e., regulated providers such as Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, other community partners and parents).

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to our Program Manager, Government Funded Early Years.

HOW TO APPLY:  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Applications should be sent to the attention of Nicole Dubuc-Cotton at ndubuc-cotton@connectwell.ca.  The deadline to apply is December 15, 2025.

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Nicole to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $48,552 – $57,120 annually

Posting Date: Dec 1/25CW-Program-Facilitator-ETS-Job Description