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Unit Supervisor – SCH

Unit Supervisor
Regular, Full-timeNIT SUPERVISOR

Regular, Full-Time

SUPPORTED CLUSTER HOUSING

POSTING #MR-CLUS-032-22

New Directions is a non-profit social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

Supported Cluster Housing provides 24/7 support to individuals living in community residential apartment buildings who live with intellectual disabilities and/or physical health issues.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations in a community cluster apartment building which includes: fostering positive relationships with individuals living in the units, leading and supervising a team of Direct Support Workers, and providing direct support to individuals living in the cluster.  We are currently seeking Unit Supervisors to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Fostering a positive, respectful and non-judgemental relationships with individuals and their supports
  • Assumes a combination of direct support shifts (which may include days, evenings, overnights and/or weekends) and assigned administrative tasks
  • Ensures staff responsibilities are effectively carried out
  • Lead the supervision, evaluation, and performance management of staff
  • Provide effective financial management specific individual need
  • Maintains standards for administration and documentation, aligned with best practice and appropriate risk management
  • Financial duties which include balancing and accounting for monthly expenditures,
  • Participating in the on-call rotation,
  • Other assigned duties as needed.

Position requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in a social services field (e.g., social work, psychology, disability, and community support etc.) with experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in direct support roles in the disability services field (or related field), with a minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
  • Proven knowledge and ability in decision-making, problem-solving, crisis management and conflict resolution
  • Proven ability to provide effective leadership within a team environment with respect, professionalism, and cultural awareness
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work within the person-centered framework
  • Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle,
  • Applicants are required to have current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
  • Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset.

The salary range for this 35-hour per week, full-time position is $19.83 to $27.78 per hour (equivalent to $36,090 to $50,559 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience of the successful candidate.  A full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.

With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission “to provide responsive and individualized services”, New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment for all new employees. (Exceptions and accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. In these cases, reasonable supporting documentation will be required.)

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact, and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.  A recent Driver’s Abstract and Driver’s Safety Rating must also be provided.

All interested applicants may forward their cover letter and resumeby before April 10th, 2022 to:

Recruitment Team

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families

500 – 717 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB   R3G 0M8

Email: employment@newdirections.mb.ca

Please include posting #MR-CLUS-032-22 in the subject line of your email

Applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply directly to employment.DeafHH@newdirections.mb.ca, for an accessible application and selection process.

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

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.