Support Worker Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Kaizen Lab Inc. Full time

Conditions: Full Time –Permanent

Department: Support Work Program

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization.We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, andopportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of aunique First Nations-led service model.

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Support Worker Program Manager,the Support Worker Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the oversightof Support and Respite Workers and to ensure the Care Program homes areappropriately supported in the delivery of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

· Building and maintaining relationshipswith the Support and Respite Workers, House Parents, Community Resources,Southeast Child and Family Services, and community.

· Ensure respite and support worker rolesare filled and scheduled appropriately. Managing conflict within the home.

· Recruitment and facilitate orientationof Respite & Support Workers.

· Deliver an efficient, community-assetbased approach to providing care.

· Conduct weekly home visits to providesupport and maintain awareness of homes.

· Conduct unannounced home visits atManager request.

· Complete documentation of home visitsand provide it to the Manager as requested.

· Receive complaints and concerns;respond in a timely manner (in collaboration with Manager).

· Identify and communicate to Manager thetraining needs of Support and Respite workers.

· Compile & review Time Sheets forbi-weekly payroll submission to ensure Time Sheets are fully and accuratelycompleted prior to submission.

· Assist House Parents, Support andRespite Workers with proper completion of paperwork.

· Participate in meetings as requested.

· Coordinate activities and groups forHouse Parents and/or Support Staff.

· Must be willing to travel to the 8South East communities.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Grade 12education and/or 3 years’ experience in similar industry.

· Supervisoryexperience preferred, but not mandatory.

· Ability toeffectively manage conflict.

· Knowledge ofCommunity-based resources.

· Ability tocommunicate in Anishinaabe an asset.

· Knowledge ofthe Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.

· Demonstrateknowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nationsculture and traditional philosophies.

· Stronginterpersonal skills and ability to work in a community-based environment witha high attention to detail.

· Must have aclear Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Vulnerable Person check and Criminal Recordcheck.

· Valid Class 5Driver’s License and current Driver’s Abstract.

· Strongproficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets(Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.

· Excellentoral and written communication skills.

Pleasevisit our careers page to view our current opportunities and to submit yourapplication directly:

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FORAN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNALCANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRSTNATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).

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