Job Description

Hours of Work:

7a - 5p, working a rotational schedule including two weekends a month

Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Children's Housing Extended Leadership Team, the Supervisor position is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our home supports care for and supervises children aged 0-12 on a 24-hour basis. The coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of programs that will have a positive impact and be a benefit to the children who reside at the home. This position works in collaboration with the child support on floor members, the managers and the department as a whole to create a team environment. The coordinator role entails maintaining and updating support plans, coaching team members and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to promote the well-being and development of children in consultation with the Manager and Extended Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation

The primary role of the Child Support Team Supervisor is to assist and guide implementation of the homes program making the children's stay as positive as possible. Duties include:

Ensure the proper care and safety of the children

Participate in the planning and implementation of structured activities for children

Supervise staff and children during all daily activities, including meals, bedtimes

Proactively mentor and coach staff on best approaches to de-escalate situations and mediate during conflicts with children

Respond to the emotional needs of children in crisis

Follow a case plan for each child and document daily interactions

Ensure programs and services respond to the needs of children

Ensure monthly Case pans are provided to Manager/Director

Ensure Manager and Director are prepared for quarterly case conferences with MSS worker

Ensure progress of each child is monitored

Ensure that staff maintain trauma informed practices in all interactions with children;

Ensure a safe and secure environment by following policies and procedures; and,

Adherence to the residential services Manual and Child Protection Act.

Organize/Provide transportation as needed.

2. Supervisory

Assist with staff scheduling in coordination with the Manager

Ensure that proper care, safety and supervision are provided to each child

Ensure staff are maintaining a high level of care including;

Staff adherence to Mandt principals

Planning and organizing of daily activities plan for the children.

Ongoing updates of child support plans, including developmental milestones

Ensuring manger is informed of any concerns, complaints, areas of improvement and ensuring overall performance of the home is maintain at a high level.

Help lead staff meetings, including a focus on child support plans and daily activity planning

Promote a collaborative and cohesive work environment to maximize the effectiveness of the team

Supervise daily team activities, providing ongoing guidance, support and mentorship

Work in direct collaboration with the House Manger

Staff coaching and potential discipline

Staff recognition

3. House Maintenance

The Child Support Team Supervisor are expected to work as a team to make sure the home runs efficiently. Duties include:

Participate in household management including cooking, laundry, and cleaning

Maintain a high standard of health and safety procedures

Participating in completion of daily cleaning checklists

Ensuring monthly fire drills are completed

4. Administration and Reporting

The Child Support Team Supervisor assure the completion of reporting accurate and necessary information to ensure proper case planning and processes.

Document incidents

Daily shift documentation and overview

Keep an accurate logbook of activities

5. Intakes / Discharges

Assure completion / creation of Child Information Form and Online File

Request requisitions - car seat / luggage / clothing

Communicate details through teams

6. Medical

Ensure all medical appointments are booked and schedule on the house calendar

Safeguard prescriptions are filled and medications are up to date (return expired / unused)

Establish updated child information forms and signed medication administration sheets

7. School

Sign agendas and notes (with no liability present), place a copy in child's file

General communication and may be asked by Leadership to attend conferences

Supply shopping

8.Transportation

Child seats are installed correctly

9. Birthdays

Insure all current children's Birthdays are entered correctly on the house calendar

Plan a party

Invite family members when appropriate

10. Training and Team Meeting

Guiding new hires through house procedures during shadow shifts

Participating in staff orientations

Assisting new hires through LMS on line training during in house sessions

Facilitate and lead monthly team meetings - take notes - fil out child assessments

11. Engagement with Indigenous Communities and Culture

Child Support Team Coordinators are expected to work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and an engagement with Indigenous people and communities.

indicate a respect for and commitment to preserve the child/youth's cultural heritage

agree to help the child/youth maintain and/or establish meaningful family, community and cultural connections through a range of experiential learning opportunities

enhanced family and community contact or placement goals, as identified by the child/youth

agree to protect the diverse needs, interests and cultural backgrounds of the child/youth in their care

acknowledge that nurturing a healthy sense of identity requires collaborative planning to ensure children and youth are supported to achieve their goals

12. Other duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications:

- Experience working with children
- Background in teaching or education
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and parents
- Ability to lead and supervise a team of child support team members
- Certification or training in child development or related field is a plus

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

4% Employer RRSP Contribution-set up by employee-after three months in position-no match required Employer paid benefits - option to enhance at minimal employee cost - after three months in position 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually Paid vacation days, accrued based on hours worked Paid sick days, annually - with carryover - based on hours worked Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials On site gym Casual dress code Volunteer opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.90-$25.10 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31