Job Description

Competition Number:

Bonnyville Admin

Job Number:

J0523-0796

Job Title:

Team Leader (Disability Supports)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

City:

Bonnyville

Province / State:

Alberta

Hours of Work Per Week:

40

Scheduled Days Each Week:

Varies

Scheduled Hours:

Mostly days

Number Of Positions:

1

Hiring Manager Name & Title:

Brenda Slopianka - Program Director

Compensation:

$26.35 - $28.35/Hour

The Program

WJS Canada\'s Community Disability Services team encourage persons with developmental disabilities to build on strengths, further develop life skills, overcome barriers and become active participants in their community.

Through community living and life skill coaching, our highly skilled team encourage inclusion, harm reduction and participation to become active and involved in their communities.

The Position

Hire, train, schedule and supervise staff who are committed to delivering high quality client supports; following Individual Service Plans, and working directly with the clients and their families/care teams to develop a safe/goal-oriented program.

• Must have good shift availability to work flexible hours, as well as, on-call hours.
• Some travel between programs (with in the city) may be required.
• The Team Leader reports to the Program Director.

In Your Role You Will

• Combination of frontline shifts supporting clients in the disabilities program(s) and supervision/program administration duties (scheduling, supervision, training, reporting, etc.)
• Work a combination of front line direct supports with client(s) and program administration/management
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate residential staff
• Manage the day to day operation of the programs (facilities, equipment and staffing)
• Review/approve daily log notes, incidents reports, time sheets and other payroll documents
• Develop/monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
• Staff discipline and performance improvement plans, in association with Program Director
• Participate on the behaviour review committee and coordinating case conferences
• Be available for on call rotation

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• 5+ years experience working with persons with high behaviors or acquired brain injury.
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Diploma in Disabilities Studies, Degree in related Social Sciences, Human Services, Special Education, etc.
• Will consider other combinations of experience and education.
• Valid class 5 driver license, clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle

• Experience writing and implementing program plans and goals an asset
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training

Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying

What WJS Canada does

WJS Canada provides social services to persons with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth, offenders and adults recovering from an acquired brain injury; who aspire to live in and contribute to their community.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health benefits
• Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
• Staff training and opportunities to learn/work in a wide array of programs.
• An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
• Best practices programming and innovative client care.

For more information on WJS Canada visit our website:

We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

WJS Canada