Team Leader - Disability Supports Full-Time

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

This Supportive Independent Living program in Slave Lake AB encourages persons with developmental disabilities to maximize their independence further develop their unique strengths and enjoy community integration through social recreational and community activities.

The Position

The Team Leader provides direct supports for persons with developmental disabilities or other mental health concerns and supervises staff at multiple program sites ensuring high quality physical behavioural and emotional supports. This is achieved through hiring and scheduling staff who are trained and committed to delivering service excellence; developing and monitoring Individual Service Plans (ISP) and working directly with the persons served and their families/care teams to develop a safe/goaloriented program.

Scheduling:
One 1 permanent fulltime position working 40 hours per week.
Direct Support: 20 hours per week working directly with persons served
Supervision: 20 hours per week overseeing staff and program operations
Will be required to provide oncall and after hours support as needed

In Your Role You Will

Provide frontline supports in the programs and supervision/program administration duties (scheduling supervision training reporting etc.
Work a combination of days evenings and weekends as required
Manage the daily operation of the program(s) (facilities equipment and staffing)
Ensure comprehensive/accurate recording and reporting of information (e.g. daily logs incidents reports)
Approve time sheets and related payroll documents
Complete staff performance reviews/improvement plans and individual support plans.
Be available for on call rotation

***Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Diploma or Degree in Disabilities Studies Social Work Human Services Special Education Psychology Sociology Nursing Management etc.
2 years management/supervisor experience
5 years experience providing residential service to persons with developmental disabilities and complex needs; Disability Support Worker or Practitioner Healthcare Aide or LPN
Will consider other combinations of experience and education.

Knowledge of developmental disabilities; augmented by specialized training
Experience writing and implementing program plans and goals an asset
Valid class 5 driver license clear driving abstract and vehicle
First Aid/CPR Certificate
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Medication Administration Abuse Protocol Proactive Procedures and Behavioural Strategies Foundations and Disabilities Training
Leadership and crisis management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work with multiple persons served as well as with staffing teams
Calm confident patient selfmotivated and motivates others; a positive role model.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employeeowned company we value collaboration learning and innovation. Our strengthbased approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters and together were building a company were proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries
Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
Professional development opportunities and jobrelated training
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Long Service Milestone rewards
Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot

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.