Day Program Team Leader - Winnipeg, Canada - The Salvation Army Community Venture

The Salvation Army Community Venture

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

The Day Service Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, assignment, scheduling, and review of peers' work, quality of programs and services provided, in consultation with the Coordinator of Day Services, while ensuring a healthy and safe environment.

This position provides direct support and assistance to the members including emotional and physical support, along with crisis intervention during their schedule shift.

Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Core Role & Responsibilities:

Provide daytoday direction, guidance, and workflow supervision, resolving conflict and employee issues
Provide feedback, participate in issue investigation, and support the building of an effective team
Participate in the orientation, training, of new staff
Ensure wise use of member and program resources
Communicate necessary information and maintain positive relationships with other agencies and programs
Perform administrative duties and ensure the completion and secure storage of all records and documentation
Ensure facility is kept in accordance with Policy & Procedure and Health & Safety standards
Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions and procedures
Provide transportation to and from various locations
Assist in the creation, management and facilitation of individual and group activities and special events
Ensure individual's health and medical needs are accurately attended to in a timely fashion
Promote independence and encourage decisionmaking
Provide support and crisis intervention to members who are struggling with behaviour

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Valid Manitoba Class 5 (Full or Intermediate) driver license and access to personal vehicle
Community College diploma or University degree in the health services or social services field, or equivalent experience in a community based facility
At least two year' experience in developmental services
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Adult Abuse Registry check
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Certificate in Disability and Community Support is an asset.
Sound knowledge of intellectual disabilities and experience working in the field is an asset.
Able to work in an active physical environment that may require sitting, standing, bending, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, etc.
Physically able to assist with the control of violent and aggressive behaviour by members who may require restraint in crisis situations
Able to operate and maintain specialized devices, equipment, and technologies
Physically able to lift and transfer member on a regular basis and be able to operate equipment relative to the task