Team Lead - Edmonton, Canada - AdaptAbilities

AdaptAbilities

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

AdaptAbilities is registered charity that provides an essential service to individuals with special needs and their families. Our unique programs promote positive self care and wellbeing, empowering individuals to grow, succeed and belong. We are looking for dedicate professionals who share this vision to join our team. This is an opportunity to make a difference, supporting individuals to be a part of their community.

Team Lead (HIA)

Purpose

The Team Lead (TL) provides leadership and support to Community Specialists and participants for assigned programs and reports to the Program Supervisor.

This role will ensure program planning and implementation focuses on participant goals and meeting assigned outcomes.

The contentious TL acts with integrity, is open to growth, lives our purpose, cultivates teamwork, and puts forth an extraordinary effort to empower people with diverse abilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

Key Functions

Leads, manages, and holds Community Specialists accountable
Informs, supports, trains, mentors, leads and oversees direct care from staff
Understands and clearly communicates policies and processes to staff and families
Lead program delivery, ensuring meaningful days and purposeful support
Identifies and solves problems, building staff capacity in difficult situations
Develops and fosters genuine relationships promoting dignity
Conducts general administration, followups, documentation and reporting duties
Provides inthemoment and situation coaching

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Disability Services, Social Work or Human Services (or equivalent)
2 years of experience in related field or life experience (supporting a family member)
1 year handson supervisory experience working with individuals with complex behaviors
Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check
Standard First Aid Certification CPR Level C and AED is required
Clean class 5 driver's license and vehicle required
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol are an asset

Working Conditions
This is a temporary, full time position from June 19, 2023 to August 25, 2023 that requires flexible hours. Shifts are scheduled between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant from the Government of Canada, which requires that the employee must be between 15 and 30 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada.

International students are not eligible.

Compensation Package:

Hourly Rate:
$23.50 to $24.88 (Based on experience and education)

Application Deadline:
Ongoing until all positions are filled.