Supported Living Program Supervisor

**VITA COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES/MENS SANA**

**Supported Living Program Supervisor - Contract**
- Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community_
- **WE ARE VITA**_

**VITA **is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenge. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members’ every day.

**OPPORTUNITY**

We are hiring a **Supported Living Program Supervisor** to join our team. This dynamic individual will be responsible for providing preventative maintenance and safe operation of VITA’s Program facilities.

**WHY VITA?**

We love supporting the community we serve At **VITA**, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference.

Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it is not about fitting into our culture; it is about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.

We cannot wait to see what you will bring

**THE ROLE**:
**Job Summary**

The **Supported Living Program Supervisor** oversees the operations of a unionized supported living environment. In this role you are a leader who enjoys coaching and mentoring employees and maintaining high quality service for our members. You will be responsible for timely reporting of all policy and legislative requirements.

**Requirements**:

- Performance Management
- Budget Management
- Compliance Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management

**Qualifications**
- Degree or diploma in the developmental sector study, Social worker degree, University Degree in a related field or other relevant post-secondary education.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience post graduate working with individuals with disabilities.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.
- Driver’s license and own vehicle required.
- Must maintain current, valid and on-going certifications in mandatory courses offered by VITA such as: Abuse training, Back Care, First Aid, Fire Safety, Safe Management, Pharmacology and WHMIS.

**Core Competencies**
- Advocating for Others,
- Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making,
- Holding People Accountable,
- Leading Others,
- Developing Others,
- Collaboration

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**

At **VITA **we care about each other, reaching our potential and making a difference in our communities. So, we thrive on being creative and fostering a thoughtful and committed work culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 100% employer paid Health & Dental.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible work/life balance options.
- Pension Plan.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
- On-call Compensation.
- Training Opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.

**Hours of Work**:
80 hours biweekly (working flexible hours including evenings and weekends

based on program and member needs, as well as on-call responsibilities working one weekend a month and evenings).

(One afternoon per week one weekend shift per month)

**Rate of Pay**:Salary $60,000 - $67,000

**Additional Information**:
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and a more collaborative work environment. VITA strives to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

VITA is an equal opportunity employer and a Safe Space organization that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, colour, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VITA will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please. If you have the necessary skills, energy, and ambition; submit your cover letter, resume and three (3) work-related references.

Contract

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $60,000.00-$67,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Supported Living Supervising: 2 years (required)
- working directly with persons with disabilities: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)
- degree or diploma in developmental or Social (required)

Work Location: In person