Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

**Rehabilitation Services Coordinator - Full Time - Edmonton, Alberta**

**Who we Are**

Success stories like this do not happen every day From our humble beginnings as a group of mothers going door-to-door collecting dimes in support of polio research, March of Dimes Canada (MODC) has grown into a national, multi-service organization. Today, we provide a wide range of programs and services to Canadians living with disabilities so they can maximize their independence, personal empowerment, and community participation. With more than 135 locations across Canada, and over 2,400 employees, MODC continues to grow and set new standards for community-based service delivery.

Our Community Support Services (CSS) program supports people with disabilities, including those with physical disabilities, brain injury and seniors, so they can live in their own homes and remain engaged, active members of their communities for as long as possible. CSS includes a variety of solutions, from supportive housing, congregate care, outreach and home-making.

**Why Join our CSS Team?**
- Competitive benefits and pension plan
- Training and development opportunities
- Deeply satisfying work
- Supportive colleagues
- Commitment to employee growth and wellness
- Safe and diverse workplaces

**This Opportunity**

We are currently looking to fill **full-time, permanent Rehabilitation Services Coordinator role** in our Edmonton, Alberta Region.

**Duties include the following**:

- Effectively manages and approves program resources, human and financial needs to meet program goals and objectives
- Recruits, employs, trains, supervises and evaluates support service staff, within a pre-determined budget in accordance with the approved program plans.
- To coordinate the assessment development, implementation of individual rehabilitation plans with assigned staff.
- Monitorsand evaluatesoperational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
- Participates as a member of community support services administration team in planning, problem resolution, mediation, quality improvement and review of service delivery performance.
- Act as a resource to staff and families in the provision of long-term support and service coordination for complex cases to enable adults with brain injuries to remain in their community.
- Managing client files in accordance with policy
- Drafting and maintaining client progress reports with attention to detail and deadlines
- Participate on community committees where appropriate.
- Coordinating and leading meetings as required
- Act as a staff resource to support activities of Community Support Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

**Background / Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in Human Services/Social Services program or equivalent. Nursing experience and education an asset.
- 2 - 5 years experience in the Social Services/Health Sector; experience coordinating services for people with disabilities highly desirable
- Community based experience working with individuals with physical disabilities/seniors
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading teams
- Highly organized and excellent time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
- Knowledge of behaviour management principles
- Knowledge of mental health and addictions
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- General understanding of computer hardware and software
- Strong ability to assess and determine effective compensatory strategies for individuals with brain injuries

Matthew Kay
Regional Director
- Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation._

**Salary**: $17.89-$25.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location