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Job Title


Support Coordinator


Company : Durham Association for Family Rources and Support


Location : Oshawa,


Created : 2025-12-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Do you have strong leadership skills and collaborate well with others? A Team Coordinator & Supporter position is open, 12-15 hours per week. This role will assist a woman who lives in Oshawa with weekly direct coordination of her support team. If you enjoy working with people to build community connections, live a fulfilling life and team building, then this could be the position for you. People would describe you as being compassionate and someone who is reliable and committed. The Coordinator role is designed to work in partnership with the woman and help her manage her support team. The coordinator communicates to a Family Facilitator weekly. Part of your role will include building a trusting relationship with the woman and support team. The Coordinator Role is involved in all aspects of support and modelling mindfulness interaction with the team. You will assist with support scheduling, supporter time invoices, participate in team meetings, weekly task list, medication & supply orders and additional responsibilities. There is an element of providing direct support in this role. Assisting the woman with personal hygiene, 1 person transfers, dressing, meal prep and light cleaning. You have the skills and confidence to problem solve quickly and deal with confrontation within the team dynamics. Setting clear, professional boundaries with the woman and the support team is crucial. You will ensure the home continues to provide a deep sense of personal safety and comfort for the woman. The Coordinator will help to create a communication system that works for everyone, such as a group text or scheduling app. Having strong technology skills is a must. In this role you will be in partnership with the woman and a Family Facilitator. The coordinator is lead by family directives, not team members. Role Responsibilities not limited to Maintain a consistent weekly support schedule in collaboration with the woman - assigned days/times Responsible for monthly Shoppers order and pick-up Assist Family Facilitator and woman with support recruitment, when need Assist/accompany woman to vet appointments when needed Assist /accompany woman to personal appointments Weekly check-ins with Family Facilitator phone or email Understand and follow funding allocations for weekly support hours Requirements: Vulnerable sector police check Independent Support Worker insurance is a must. First Aid & CPR Driver''s License is a must and own car Availability for Coordination & Support: Tuesdays 5:30pm-9:30pm, Wednesday 5:30pm-9:30pm, Thursdays 5:30pm-9:30pm, Friday 5:30pm-9:30pm (some flexibility with start time) Weekends every other weekend there will be support hours available Rate: $30 per hour for Coordination hours (12 per week) Rate: $21 per hour for Support hours (5-8 per week) This is a Self-employed Independent Coordinator position ._ This position works directly with a family and all scheduling and training is family lead. Professional References will be requested._ There is a cat in the home. Job Type: Part-time Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 12 15 per week Benefits: Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking Work Location: In person