Facile Futures

11/10/2026

Job Opportunity in Stratford:
https://facilefutures.ca/female-support-worker-needed-in-stratford/

A young woman, who has recently moved to Stratford, is looking for a female support worker to help get acquainted with a her new community and make new connections. Support is needed during the afternoon/evening on Fridays and Saturdays. The position is approximately 3 hours bi-weekly and would be scheduled in advance on a monthly basis. The position pays $27 per hour.

You could be a good fit if you:
- Have a driver's license and a vehicle or are familiar with the Stratford bus routes
- Enjoy being active, outgoing and have a passion for the arts, crafting and are a creative soul
- Know Stratford well and are interested in supporting someone to explore and build a home and circle of friends in a new town
- Enjoy animals, baking, biking and good conversation

This is a self employed position with flexible, part-time hours. Overall consistency and reliability are expected for this position. Minimal to no personal care required.

A current Vulnerable Sector Check will be required for successful candidates.
Please include "Stratford Opportunity" in the email's subject line when submitting your application.
Resumes and any questions about the role should be submitted to Emily at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: Facile is supporting a family to recruit and hire for this self-employed position. The contract will be between the successful candidate and the family.

11/10/2026

Job Opportunity in Exeter:
https://facilefutures.ca/direct-support-worked-needed-in-exeter/

Do you enjoy supporting people in the community? This might be a great opportunity for you!

A young man with a disability in Exeter, and his family, are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide some support hours weekly. The hours are flexible, but may be during the daytime, evening or weekend.

You could be a good fit if you:
- Have a driver’s license and a vehicle
- Enjoy being active and exploring your community
- Enjoy supporting people to grow and learn skills that make their day-to-day life more successful and purposeful
- Are interested in fostering positive social connections within the community
- Having an interest in Batman would be ideal

This is a self-employed, Independent Contractor position with flexible, part-time hours of approximately 3 hours per week, with room for an increase in hours as you move forward.

A current Vulnerable Sector Check will be required for successful candidates.

Facile is supporting an individual and their family to recruit and hire for this Self-Employed Position. The contract will be between the successful candidate and the individual/family.

Please include “Exeter Opportunity” in the email’s subject line when submitting your application. Resumes and any questions about the role should be submitted to Shannon at [email protected]

11/09/2026

Read the latest issue of the Institution Watch Newsletter!

In this Issue:
- In Person Federal Policy Forum December 3
- Housing Matters and So Do Your Housing Rights
- Passing of Ben Rowley
- Remember Every Name - Institutional Survivors in Ontario

The Institution Watch Newsletter is written and produced by the People First of Canada and Inclusion Canada National Task Force on Deinstitutionalization. The newsletter is dedicated to monitoring the progress towards a vision of full community living for all people with intellectual disabilities.

Subscribe and read the latest issue here:
https://www.institutionwatch.ca/newsletter/

11/09/2026

Job Opportunity in Stratford:
https://facilefutures.ca/direct-support-worker-needed-in-stratford/

Are you currently an Independent Contractor supporting special needs people in Stratford?
Can you spare 2-3 hours a week to support another individual?

A mature male residing in Stratford is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide part-time support on a weekly basis.

This is a self-employed independent contractor position with flexible, part-time hours of approximately 3 hours per week, with room for an increase in hours as you move forward.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking the lead, demonstrating initiative, and supporting the individual in pursuing his goals.

Core Competencies:
- Helping build advocacy skills
- Building relationships
- Facilitating growth and development
- Problem solving and decision making
- Value Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Computer Skills
- Providing respectful support
- Fostering positive social connections within the community
- Autism and behavioral support is an asset

Requirements:
- Have a driver’s license, vehicle, insurance, and clean driving history
- Resume, including diploma, certificates and experience
- References
- A current Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as First Aid & CPR will be required for successful candidates

Offering:
- A flexible schedule
- A negotiable wage with mileage reimbursement

Facile is a Person Directed Planning Service and is representing this individual and their family in the recruitment process. The contract will be between the successful candidate and the family.

Resumes and any questions about the role should be submitted to Shannon at [email protected]. Please include “Stratford Opportunity” in the email’s subject line.

11/03/2026

Join us for a special Family Visioning Day to work with your loved one on a vision for their life.
This is an opportunity to slow down, forget the noise of daily life, and work side-by-side with your child to imagine their future.

Spots are limited! Be sure to register using the link below to attend.
https://forms.gle/mxe4sJuJaZ234fM38

This one-day discovery workshop is designed for caregivers and parents, and their children with a disability aged 12-17.

This whole-family event also offers an exciting workshop just for siblings. They'll have the chance to meet other young people with similar experiences, and discover their own dreams and unique talents with the help of a facilitator.

This Family Visioning Day is presented by Voices, facilitated by the Facile Futures team, and hosted in partnership with Community Living North Perth, Community Living Stratford, Community Living St. Marys and Area, and Family Services Perth-Huron.

10/30/2026

The Facile Futures team has been marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by supporting education and making connections.

We're taking part by:
- Partnering with ODEN to offer a presentation about employment to Special Education Resource Teachers of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB)
- Hosting a free Exploring Employment workshop for families as part of the Huron-Perth Employment Network
- Hosting the 2026 Youth Employment Partners Breakfast as part of the Huron-Perth Employment Network
- Partnering with ODEN to offer a presentation about employment for youth and youth with a disability to the principals, teachers, guidance counsellors and co-op teachers of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB)

By engaging in conversations that raise awareness and build capacity within our community, we can support people with a disability of all ages to achieve their employment goals. It's incredible what we can achieve when we work together!

10/28/2026

Members of our Economic Development and Tourism team attended the Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network’s Youth Employment Partners Breakfast at Listowel Golf Club today, where they joined local business leaders, municipalities and community partners, including North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg, for important conversations about youth employment.

Organized by Facile Futures, the event explored youth unemployment, the value of hiring young people and the role employers play in helping the next generation build meaningful careers.

We heard from Ingrid Muschta, Director of Special Projects and Innovation at the Ontario Disability Employment Network, alongside Shannon Campbell and Emily Branje of Facile Futures. The discussions highlighted the importance of creating inclusive workplaces, strengthening connections between employers and young job-seekers, and recognizing the value young people bring to our workforce.

Providing young people with that first opportunity helps them develop practical skills, gain confidence, discover career pathways and build a foundation for long-term success. For employers, investing in young talent helps strengthen the local workforce and support the future of our communities.

Thank you to Facile Futures and the Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network for bringing these important conversations to the table.

10/23/2026

REMINDER

Partners for Planning (P4P) is hosting a presentation on the work underway as part of developmental services reform. This work is guided by a vision in which people with developmental disabilities are empowered to live the lives they choose, with support from their communities, personal networks and government to belong, participate and thrive.

Use the link below learn more and register to attend the presentation on October 29th at 7 pm EDT
https://conta.cc/4zfJobp

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

The Facile Futures team is Celebrating NDEAM through connection and education.

We're taking part by:
- Partnering with ODEN to offer a presentation about employment to Special Education Resource Teachers of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB)
- Hosting a free Exploring Employment workshop for families as part of the Huron-Perth Employment Network
- Hosting the 2026 Youth Employment Partners Breakfast as part of the Huron-Perth Employment Network
- Partnering with ODEN to offer a presentation about employment for youth and youth with a disability to the principals, teachers, guidance counsellors and co-op teachers of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB)

We believe that community is where a good life is built. By engaging in conversations that raise awareness and build capacity within our community, we can support people with a disability of all ages to achieve their employment goals.