Assistant Coorfdinator

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities**.**

Supported Independent Living (S.I.L.) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. S.I.L. provides independent living supports to people who may have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues, and who experience barriers to living in the community.

**Supported Independent Living (SIL) is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Coordinator to join their team. **The Assistant Coordinator will:

- Program administration functions,
- Scheduling,
- Participate in planning and program development for supported individuals,
- Liase with stakeholders and collaborate on project specific tasks,
- Provide direction to Community Resource Workers,
- Participate in the On Call rotation,
- This position requires some physically strenuous activities including working outdoors, working with tools, and lifting.
- A diploma or degree relating to intellectual disability and addictions, FASD, poverty issues, justice or job site development,
- Minimum 1 year experience in the disability sector supporting individuals to live independently,
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts,
- Strong organizational skills,
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets
- Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

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._)

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

**Salary**: $19.07-$26.71 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- support work: 1 year (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-09
Expected start date: 2023-04-03