Program Supervisor - Dartmouth, Canada - DASC Industries

Description

OPPORTUNITY:
Program Supervisor

About DASC

Our Mission:
Being, Belonging, Becoming
Through person-directed services and support, we ensure that participants are comfortable, confident, and empowered.

We create opportunities for participants to interact with others, advocate for themselves, build supportive relationships, and make choices on how to play a full part in their community.

We provide opportunities for participants to participate in rewarding work and learning, and to help them achieve their goals, hopes, and aspirations.

The opportunity

DASC seeks an enthusiastic, energetic individual committed to the vision, values and philosophy of inclusion to join our leadership team in the position of Program Supervisor.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Program Supervisor will be responsible for leading a group of direct support professionals in the development and implementation of person-centred program plans and enhancing overall service quality of day-to-day programming for persons with intellectual disabilities.

The Program Supervisor will provide leadership support to their designated team, while maintaining and fostering a culture of collaboration, positivity, and continuous learning.

You will liaise regularly with all stakeholders including the leadership/program team, DASC participants, families, advocates, customers, governmental agencies, and the general public.

Communication and being a team player are essential skills necessary for the position.

You will support your staff team with the development and maintenance of program plans and ensuring that program participants are able to meet individual plans and goals.

You will be responsible for overall management of medication for the program area you support as well as become a lead in an identified area of staff training.

Program participants in your program area will engage in a diverse range of activities, including paid employment and life skills.

This position may be responsible for managing daily operations relevant to social enterprise contracts to ensure participant engagement and participation, and that quality and customer needs are met.

Additionally, as a member of the leadership team, you will play an important role in the long-term business planning of the organization.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Education in Human Services field/Psychology/Therapeutic Recreation
• Experience working with persons with an intellectual disability, preferably in a community setting
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience working in a unionized environment would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, team building, staff training, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in performance feedback, communication, and time management
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting would be considered an asset
• Current Criminal Record, Vulnerable Persons Search and proof of Covid 19 Vaccination required
• Current First Aid/CPR is required
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle are required

What We Offer
At DASC, we have a dedicated team passionate about what they do. This translates into a happy and healthy work environment.

This position is centrally located on Dorey Avenue in Burnside (Dartmouth), making it accessible from any part of the greater Halifax area.

Hours of work are 8AM - 4PM, Monday to Friday, with free parking onsite.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (including a Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Employee Assistance Programs).

DASC is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

If contacted in relation to this opportunity, please advise the Human Resource Manager of any accommodations needed during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.