Job Description

Working conditions:

Combination of office and field work Collaborate with colleagues who value your contributions Thrive in an engaging and stimulating work environment Embrace creativity and innovation in your daily tasks

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

Wants to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals living with mental illness and disabilities Is interested in leading a group of direct support workers toward service excellence Values collaboration, innovation and strategic thinking Is interested in growing professionally, learning new skills and mastering their craft With active support and training, can work with a high level of independence Values professional autonomy in their role Is interested in contributing to a positive workplace culture Possesses a strong work ethic Welcomes challenges and responds well to change management Has effective communication skills, both verbal and written Has excellent administrative, time management and organizational skills Is inherently positive and solutions-focused

WORK WITH US

To support the participants in MCL's Independent Living Support (ILS) program by providing leadership to, and collaborating with, MCL's direct support teams to ensure service excellence. This includes -but is not limited to-fostering positive community relationships, active community engagement, support opportunities for social inclusion, life skills development and assistance with activities of daily living.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Metro Community Living (MCL) has been empowering individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as mental illness, to actualize their goals and pursue their interests in Nova Scotian communities for over 30 years. MCL's teams strive to be leaders in the disability support sector and strong collaborators with the Department of Community Services (DCS).

Participant planning and active support- to MCLs participants and their direct support teams

Business development- supporting the expansion of MCLs Independent Living Support (ILS) program to support more individuals in their communities of choice.

Human resource management- providing leadership and supervision to MCL's direct support teams.

Operations- ensure that participants environments are in accordance with MCL's program standards as well as health, fire, and safety regulations.

Administration- following MCL's standard operating procedures to support MCL's program functions.

Employee testimonial(s):

Being welcomed into the lives of the participants in our ILS program is both fulfilling and rewarding. We work with their support teams each day to provide an individualized service, in a way that supports them to build meaningful lives in their communities. I really enjoy working in a supportive environment that empowers our teams to work toward the same goals and objectives.

Ellie C., IPS Coordinator

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your CV and Resume to applications@metrocommunityliving.ca with your expression of interest.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. MCL is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $58,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Vision care
Work Location: In person