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Team Leader
Overview
About Us
St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.
Visit St.Amant online at www.stamant.ca
Program Overview:
St.Amant Respite and Family Support Services offers out of home respite options for families with children who have significant disability-related care needs and who do not have the necessary resources to implement a self-managed respite plan and who may require a longer break than other supports can provide.
The 24 hour shift staffed home provides planned and regular out of home respite for children & youth ages 10 – 17 years who are not in care and are living with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or Autism. This comprehensive service also provides enhanced support to families and their children which may include occupational therapy, behavioral supports training and counselling, with the goal of strengthening families’ abilities to continue to parent their children at home.
Position Summary:
The Team Leader is responsible for the overall support and service provided to people within assigned community home(s). The Team Leader manages residential services in accordance with the Mission and Values of the organization and provincial legislation and regulations. The Team Leader ensures that services are provided in a ways that optimizes dignity, self-determination, and attainment of personal outcomes.
The Team Leader supervises Direct Support Professionals within the assigned homes. The Team Leader develops and supports good team communication and collaborative working relationships by spending time in homes, making observations and providing feedback. Team Leaders assess the scope of each team members’ potential contribution and assist each team member to achieve their full contribution. The Team Leader may be required to provide direct support in the case of urgent or emergency situations.
Qualifications
Educational:
• Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in a relevant social science or human services field is preferred
• Certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid
• Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is an asset
• Formal training in Personal Outcome Measures is an asset
Professional:
• Minimum of two years experience providing services to people with disabilities in a community setting
• Previous experience as a supervisor in an interdisciplinary environment
• Previous experience in a unionized environment
• Knowledge of care, education and training of persons living with a developmental disability
• Knowledgeable of the history of services to people with disabilities and current trends, philosophies and practices concerning their care, education and lifestyles
• Knowledge of the structure, regulations, and legislation of Family Services, Child and Family Services, and Residential Care Licensing is an asset
• Knowledge of theory of Social Role Valorization and Personal Outcome Measures is an asset
• Previous experience managing a budget within a non-profit setting is an asset
• Must understand and support the concept of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to plan and implement individual support plans
Personal:
• Supports the concept of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Functions effectively as a team leader and team member
• Possesses the emotional stability necessary to serve as a role model regarding cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
• Contributes to effective employee relationships within an unionized environment
• Ability to anticipate issues/concerns and develop proactive strategies to minimize negative impacts
• Good computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead and train staff
• Ability to participate fully in the physical care of people according to best practice (e.g. lifts and transfers and crisis management)
• Must be able to be on-call during selected after hours
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours when necessary
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License in good standing (Class 5 – full, no restrictions). Access to use of reliable vehicle for work.
Contact
Applicants can email their resume to shudson@stamant.ca