Rehabilitation Services Coordinator - St. John's, Canada - March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada

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St. John's, Canada

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Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

Who is March of Dimes Canada?

From our humble beginnings in 1951 as a group of mothers going door-to-door collecting dimes in support of polio research, March of Dimes Canada has grown into a national, multi-service not-for-profit organization.

We work for people with disabilities and seniors, assisting them with daily living, rehabilitation and employment.

What does the Community Support Services team do?

Our Community Support Services team, which is primarily funded by governments, provides essential services that enable people to live as independently as possible.

Whether the disability is physical, cognitive or the result of brain injury or aging, our team of 1,600 employees assists people in their homes and communities, helping them gain a greater level of functioning and connection with others.

Over the past year, the number of people we serve rose to more than 6,100 people.

Why join March of Dimes Canada?

Deeply satisfying work with one of the most respected agencies in Canada
A stable and supportive team of proud workers, many who have been with us for years
Successful employee training program
Competitive benefits package
Pension plan
Best practices protecting health and safety
Excellent safety record with COVID1
Scheduling allows for work/life balance

Location/Lieu:
St Johns, Newfoundland

Position/Poste
:
Rehabilitation Services Coordinator - One Permanent Full Time Position 35 Hours per week

Duties / Fonctions:

Plans and implements programs designed to enhance the efficiency and safe delivery of Community Support Services to clients with various disabilities.

Effectively manages and approves program resources, human and financial needs to meet program goals and objectives
Recruits, employs, trains, supervises and evaluates support service staff, within a predetermined budget in accordance

with the approved program plans.

To coordinate the assessment development, implementation or care plans.
Monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
Participates as a member of CSS administration team in planning, problem resolution, quality improvement and review of service delivery performance.
Act as a resource to staff and families in the provision of longterm support and service coordination for complex to enable adults with disabilities to remain in community.
Act as a staff resource to support activities of Community Support Supervisor/Program Manager
Valid drives license and access to vehicle
Ability to travel regularly between Halifax and St. Johns.

Qualifications / Compétences requises:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services program or equivalent preferred
years' experience in the Social Services/Health Sector, coordinating services for individuals with a disabilities.

Knowledge of cognitive impairment and mental health diagnosis
Community based experience working with individuals with a cognitive impairment, physical disabilities or special needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and excellent time management skills
Demonstrated ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of human relations
Knowledge of behaviour management principles
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
General understanding of computer hardware and software
Strong ability to assess and determine effective compensatory strategies to support maximum community participation/inclusion.
Ability to work remotely and in office, with primary being remotely

Salary Range/Échelle des salaires:
Based on experience and knowledge

Brittany Pentland

Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation._

Work Location:
One location