Team Lead

About SensitySensity is a not-for-profit organization providing services and programs to members of the deafblind community. We are recognized in Canada and around the world as a leader in the provision of Intervenor Services.Do you love helping others? Are you looking for a career with purpose?With a career at Sensity, you will exercise creativity and experience personal growth and fulfillment through meaningful human connections.Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead (Intervenor Services Coordinator or ISC) to join our team of front line supervisors in Paris, ON. Reporting to the Manager of Intervenor Services, this position supervises a team of 10-15 Intervenors in a Residential Program. The Team Lead ensures a strong team environment, coordinating and overseeing the delivery of programs for individuals supported in accordance with their person centered plans.Sensity Offers:A competitive salaryBenefit plan including a Health Spending Account4 Weeks VacationPaid sick daysAn RRSP program where we match your contributions up to 3% of your earnings.On-call incentive programUp to 50% reimbursement for the successful completion of relevant classes at other learning institutions after one year of serviceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Travel expense reimbursementOpportunities to participate in conferences and workshops in the community and abroadKey Activities:Overseeing day-to-day operations for the assigned individuals supported.Supervises the team of Intervenors working with the individuals supported; commending excellent performance and addressing performance concerns.Working alongside the Intervenors to ensure program quality standards of care/individual supported satisfaction are met.Provides on-call support anywhere from once biweekly to once monthly.Handling inquiries and addressing concerns; advocating for the needs of the individual supported and their family.Providing guidance and support to the Intervenors, including assisting with ad hoc problem solving.Recruiting and hiring new Intervenors and ensuring appropriate orientation and training of new Intervenors.Scheduling and conducting team meetings.Conducting progress reports and performance appraisals.Handling biweekly payroll approval for your team of Intervenors.Handling budget management and processing financial documents for your programs.Ensures appropriate protocols are in place to address medical, behavioural and health and safety issues.Education and Experience RequiredPost secondary education in Human Services, Social Services (or equivalent)Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or sensory lossTwo (2) years experience leading a team in a supervisory roleFormal supervisory/leadership training an assetWorking knowledge of medication administrationUnderstanding of the Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety ActsComputer proficiency, with knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database softwareEmployment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check along with a clean current driver's abstractValid driver's license Class G, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to obtain automobile insurance with a minimum liability of two million dollars is requiredWorking Environment and Physical DemandsThe position is primarily performed in a congregate care setting of a residential home environment, and includes supporting individuals in other public/community settings.Salaried position based on 40 hours / week, with flexibility to work evenings & weekends.This position is required to be on-call outside of business hours on average for one week of every 4-6 weeks.Occasional travel within Southwestern Ontario, including Sensity main office in Paris, ON.We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Sensity is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by Sensity regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The pay range for this role is:51,853 - 57,557 CAD per year(Intervention Coordinator - Paris)PI4c1d9126ee4e-30511-39160207