Home Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Direct Action in Support of Community Ho

Direct Action in Support of Community Ho

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About DASCH:

DASCH is a non-profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to exploring and meeting the residential, day program, respite and foster care needs of youth and adults.

All our programs are based in Winnipeg.

Our residential program consists of over 50 homes, our day services program consists of two day programs and our educational program called DASCHWorks supports people in finding and maintaining meaningful employment.

People can participate in personalized social, educational, vocational and recreational services that provide learning opportunities and greater independence. Learn more about our services at

Position Summary:

The Location Supervisor oversees a DASCH home providing direct support to the people living there and providing leadership to the staff team.

With the support from the Program Manager, the Location Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of quality individualized support and fostering a safe and comfortable home environment.

This role involves ensuring the people we support have access to facilities and services in the community and advocating on their behalf.

Schedule:

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Weekday shifts with a combination of 3pm11pm direct support shifts and 9am5pm administrative shifts
On Call with flexibility to cover emergency situations
Monday to Thursday 7:00 am 11:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am 5:00 pm
Must be able to flex work hours based on position needs

Salary:

- $ $23.00 per hour

Additional Benefits:

3 weeks' vacation after first year of service, available to use as accrued
10 discretionary days per year for sick or personal use
Registered Pension Plan with 5% employermatched contributions after one year
Long term disability coverage
Maternity and parental leave topups
Optional RRSP and TFSA plans
Paid mileage
Extensive employerpaid training
Career growth opportunities

Employer-Paid Benefits for Employees and Family:

Family health care
Family dental care
Family vision care
Life coverage
Employee and Family Assistance Program

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum two years of supervisory experience, leadership skills and effectively managing a team is preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in Disability Support or a suitable combination of education and experience is preferred.
Sound knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
Full or Intermediate Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License is required.
Access to a vehicle during your scheduled shifts as well as oncall hours in cases of emergency is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Sound knowledge of technology including Microsoft programs is preferred.
Certificate in Disability & Community Support considered an asset.

Position Role & Responsibilities:

Ensure quality care is provided and the living environment meets DASCH standards.
Serve as a positive role model for staff and the people we support.
Perform personal care duties including lifts and transfers.
Maintain effective communication with the Program Manager, staff, families, other departments within DASCH, external stakeholders, etc.
Upload to and maintain appropriate online systems.
Coordinate activities on a weektoweek basis to ensure a balance of personal and social opportunities to promote recreation, community interaction and individual relationships.
Promote independence and encourage decisionmaking through recognition and respect of individual interest and choice.
Provide oncall support as per protocol.
Complete audits, checks, drills and reports as required for the location overseen.
Supervise, motivate, and monitor the performance of the direct support team.
Complete and document required training for all new employees.
Provide leadership to create a respectful working environment conducive to effective working relationships.