Assistant Manager, Community Living - Pugwash, Canada - The Sunset Community

The Sunset Community

Verified Company

Pugwash, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

ABOUT US:

For over 125 years, the Sunset Community has been a leader in supporting adults with a variety of psychological and/or physiological disabilities to reach their full potential.

We provide safe and supportive living, learning, and work environments so that each individual can live a personally satisfying and meaningful life.

We strive to be a leader in eliminating barriers that prevent those we support from having access to choices through our Person-Centered Philosophy.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the _Manager, Community Living, _the Assistant Manager, Community Living, is a passionate, team-player who takes personal accountability to deliver what is expected in their role, and who strives for excellence each and every day.

They think broadly, have a drive to transform lives, help change attitudes, and create a society that works for persons with varying abilities.

They are responsible for the support of the _Manager, Community Living_ in the daily oversight of the group home and future community homes, in accordance with the Sunset Community's Mission, Vision, and Values, the strategic direction, and to the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal applicant for this role is someone with current or recent experience in the Mental Health field, has strong observational skills, excellent time management and attention to detail.

In addition to bringing a high degree of professionalism and judgement, you would be able to work independenlty or part of a healthy team.

You can think analytically, be creative, and have strong critical thinking skills. You possess strong leadership skills, maintain a positive and flexible attitude, and are willing to support others.

The ideal applicant is an individual that can fulfill the majority of the following education and/or experience expectations:

Graduation from a provincially recognized Social Work/Human Services program, though an equivalent combination of experience/skills may be considered
Practical experience of managing employees for at least 3 years with preference of that experience being in a Unionized environment
Experience working in a communitybased, social services organization
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in evidencebased supportive participant care
Interest in life long learning
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Ensure the safe and efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the group home and community living programs
Performance, coaching, mentoring, discipline, and support of subordinate staff as required
Ensure ongoing compliance with Licensing requirements under the Homes for Special Care Act, including the coordination and organization of all documentation and activities used to support continued licensing of the group home.
Ensure Person-Centered Reviews are completed as scheduled, and goals developed as a result will be implemented through building capacity in subordinate staff to support this development
Be present in the community homes on a daily basis to support staff and participants in a timely manner.
Directly responsible for the standard of care provided by their subordinate staff
Coordinate and provide adequate resources, communication, and support to staff to ensure all participants receive quality services
Advocate for the timely delivery of health and holistic care, and involvement in the community
Promote the delivery of services as part of a multidisciplinary team through persondirected planning and decision making for participants which focus on: advocacy, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs developed to meet the individual needs for social, educational, vocational, personal, mental, and/or spiritual needs of participants
Act as a mentor to subordinate staff and support them to reach the full scope of their role through daily and proactive supervision/mentorship
Provide leadership, coaching, team building, and supports for staff related to problem solving and conflict resolution in a manner that adheres to the organizations mission, vision, and values
Work with Human Resources to ensure availability of competent staff and partake in recruitment/onboarding/retention initiatives
Other duties, as assigned by the _Manager, Community Living_.