Job Description

The Agency

Do you want to work for an organization whose vision is to support individuals with disabilities to achieve full, meaningful lives as valuable citizens of their community?

Operating as a non-profit society since 1977, Etana provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. We work with individuals in the city of Red Deer and area, with our office located in Red Deer. Etana continues to grow with respect to the number of individuals supported and personnel and are adaptive with our services to meet the needs of each individual.

The Position

The

Supervisor of Direct Supports

is directly accountable to the Program Manager to work directly on site, for the purpose of supporting, coordinating, establishing, organizing, monitoring, and responding to the overall daily operations of an enriched service for persons who have unique, challenging support needs.

Using a strong leadership acumen, the Supervisor of Direct Supports is dedicated to supporting the individuals and leading a team to implement positive interventions and intensive supports in order to facilitate optimal outcomes for the individuals with complex support needs.

In this role, you will utilize your highly developed intervention and leadership skills to provide intense support for skill development and implementation of intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex support needs, and will train and assist staff to optimize these skills. The successful candidate will provide support to individuals and their teams through advocacy, skill training, and community education.

This position ensures that the supervision, training and personal support provided meets the individual's needs. With exceptional communication skills, the Supervisor of Direct Supports is also responsible for liaising with government departments, family and other related community support agencies, ensuring that services provided are of the maximum possible benefit to the individual and that services are operated in accordance with standards as set down by Etana, Disability Services and CARF Accreditation Standards.

Etana recognizes the importance of reflecting the diversity of Alberta and welcomes candidates presenting varied backgrounds, careers and community roles.

This is a full time position with an attractive benefits package.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

3 years experience working in human services including developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis/mental health, complex needs, addictions Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills Class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle Clear Vulnerable Sector check

REQUIRED TRAINING

(some of this training is available through Etana)

Medication Administration Trauma Informed Care Abuse Protocol / Protection of Persons in Care Act Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) every 2 years Food Safe Maintain skills in computing and communication technology as chosen and utilized by Etana Social Role Valorization Training in support approaches for individuals with addictions and schizophrenia would be considered an asset

Etana Offers:

Excellent remuneration and extended benefit package Job specific training. Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities. Creative and fulfilling work in a professional accredited organization A work culture of Honesty, Dignity, and Respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.42-$29.84 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Wellness program
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Supervisory: 2 years (preferred) Residential Care Complex Needs: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Emergency Level First Aid with CPR (required) Drivers (required)
Work Location: In person