Assistant Coordinator - Calgary, Canada - Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency

Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency

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Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary based non-profit agency that works to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings.

We continue to break down a multitude of barriers for these individuals and help them thrive in the community. Given its continued growth, URSA is looking for Assistant Coordinators to help support our residential programs.

The role of the Assistant Coordinator reports directly to the Program Coordinator and supports the operations of a 24/7 wholistic model.

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible in supporting the Program Coordinator in leading, training and coaching for the team. The Assistant Coordinator also provides direct care and programming supports to the individuals in care.

Your responsibilities
will include:

Administration and daytoday operation of an URSA site
All aspects of the supervision/direction of the rehabilitation team
Ensuring compliance with Agency standards
Facilitating the development of clients within a 24hour Wholistic Model.
Maintaining and accounting for all programmatic budgets
Caring for individuals who have medical needs
Reviewing and critiquing all ongoing paperwork prior to it being submitted to their direct supervisor
Coordinating/completing orientation with new staff members and acting as a mentor for new employees
Ensuring staff maintain current status in all required certifications/inservices
Supervising practicum students and volunteers
Completing and submitting monthend paperwork to their direct supervisor within set timelines
Reviewing, completing and submitting timesheets to their direct supervisor
Monitoring and upholding staff schedules based on allotted hours and present any required changes
Attending regularly scheduled meetings
Participating in oncall rotation with Manager's team members
Documenting performance concerns of team members and presenting them
Participating in first and second interview process
Monitoring and reporting all maintenance needs
Participating in activities to support employee appreciation in order to maintain a low turnover rate
Coordinating, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating all programs
Participating in initial client intake process as appropriate
Planning, scheduling, and attending annual client conferences
Meeting regularly to ensure client's goals are being met/worked toward
Is aware of client support plans and is able to safely implement and train the outlined procedures
Communicating and consulting with families and guardians
Stays updated on all client health concerns, ensuring proper procedures are followed by team members and report any serious issues to the assigned supervisor
Administering minor health care to clients according to established Agency procedure
Ensuring an acceptable level of health care is maintained for each client through consultation with nurses, doctors, labs or other health care professionals
Supervising a dynamic team of Community Rehabilitation Workers
Other duties as assigned

General Requirements:

Must possess a minimum of 2 years' study in Rehabilitation Studies or a Diploma/Degree in a related discipline
35 years experience working with persons with disabilities
Minimum of 1 year of experience in administration and supervision of a 710 member team.
Maintain a Class 5 Drivers License and $1,000,000 liability insurance.
Provide and maintain a clear Child Intervention Check and clear Criminal Record Check