Life Services Coordinator - North Vancouver, Canada - IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society)
2 weeks ago
Description
_Are you passionate about helping others and making an impact on the community? Do you want a career where you do meaningful work that makes a true difference? If so, the Intellectual Disabilities Society has the perfect opportunity for you_
IDS is looking for a skilled Life Services Coordinator who will be responsible for organizing Home Sharing and Life Skills services for individuals and families referred by CLBC.
Our services are meticulously designed around each person, offering a personalized, adaptable approach that caters to their unique and evolving needs.
Through effective collaboration with all involved members of the individual's support circle, the Life Services Coordinator formulates a comprehensive support plan.
This plan is thoughtfully crafted to address the individual's Home Sharing and Life Skills needs while also considering the well-being of their family.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Dynamic and inclusive environment
- Meaningful and fulfilling work
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Wellness Programs
Key Responsibilities
As the Life Services Coordinator, you will work in partnership with individuals, families, contractors, community partners, service providers, and your team in each of the following areas:
Client and Contractor Support_
- work with individuals and other members of the individual's support team to develop a support plan
- recruit, screen, interview, and orient a team of contractors and staff who have the skills and confidence required to provide Home Sharing and life skills support to referred individuals and families
- maintain open communication with families, contractors, coordinators, and senior manager regarding basic contract objectives
- provide monthly check-ins and support as needed
- look for opportunities to improve support and connect individuals with services that effectively meet the needs of individuals with special needs
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Community Awareness and Learning & Development_
- educate community members and contractors on topics relating to the inclusion and acceptance of individuals with an intellectual disability in an in-person
- organize and facilitate info sessions, workshops, and appreciation events for individuals, families, and contractors
- actively practice the Society's _Values, Beliefs, and Future Directions _in an ethical, caring, and professional manner
- act as a liaison between families, individuals, contractors, support teams, service providers, and community members
- do research and share information on services and resources available to families of individuals with special needs and contractors through other agencies and familiarize families with services offered by IDS
- collaborate and develop partnerships with local businesses to promote IDS' programs and services and raise awareness of diversity and inclusion
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Organizational Effectiveness and Accountability_
- perform home studies of potential contractors as part of the recruitment and selection process and conduct annual contractor performance reviews
- process invoices submitted by contractors and track life skills hours used by individuals, families, and direct reports
- supervision of direct reports to include but not limited to hiring, training, onboarding, coaching, and other duties as required
- conducting the performance evaluation of direct reports as required
- ensure that contractors meet and maintain contract requirements (reference checks, criminal record review, clean driver's abstract, medical clearance, First Aid certification, vehicle insurance, etc.)
- ensure program quality to maintain appropriate accreditation
- engage in fundraising and recruitment activities as required by the program accreditation duties and standards
- perform regular check-ins and monitoring to ensure health and safety standards are met
- provide monthly check-ins and be available to increase support as needed
- perform other duties as required
Education, Training and Experience
- a minimum of two (2) years of previous work experience in human services
- university degree in psychology, counseling, healthcare, rehabilitation, or business administration (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
- formal training in areas of family support, personal program planning, case management, early childhood education, volunteer management
- experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health issues
- experience in developing business documents, maintaining advanced databases, and working in funder relationships
- professional commu
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