Community Services

**WE ARE VITA**

**Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community**

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

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of others?

Are you interested in a career that has a positive impact on the community?

**OPPORTUNITY**

We’re hiring a professional, motivated, and dedicated individual to join our dynamic management team. This full-time, contract position will allow for the opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work.

In this role, you will work closely with families and effectively engage in local communities reducing barriers and increasing accessibility for individuals with Intellectual disabilities.

**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’s not about fitting into our culture; it’s about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.
- **We can’t wait to see what you will bring**_

**WHAT WE DO?**
- **Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives & Community Service, our team is responsible for the oversight of evidence based; member directed community supports.**_

**THE ROLE**:

- Strong Performance Management abilities: Supervising within a unionized environment is an asset.
- Experience with Financial/Budget Management: Maintaining program finances.
- Proven Leadership and Collaboration Abilities: Working closely with families, local community partners and multidisciplinary teams.
- Effective Advocacy Skills: Creating partnerships to support ‘full inclusion’ of member needs and conflicting demands.
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making: responding to member needs and conflicting demands.
- Demonstrated ability to create and Maintain High Service Quality: Creating innovative service solutions to meet individual member needs.
- Provide on-Call duties on a rotational basis.
- Foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Will ensure the well-being and safety of staff and people supported by being knowledgeable of and ensuring adherence to related legislation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- College or University Degree in a related field or other relevant post-secondary.
- Minimum 1 year experience post graduate working with individuals with disabilities.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
- Open to continuous learning and improvement.
- Responds well to changing priorities or circumstances and demonstrates resilience and positivity when faced with disruptions or obstacles.
- Valid Driver’s license is required and use of own vehicle is condition of employment.

**NICE TO HAVE**:

- French speaking language is an asset.

**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.
- A comprehensive benefits package that starts your first day of employment at VITA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible work/life balance options.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Pension.
- Paid Vacation.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.
- **Pay Range: $58,000 to $68,680**_

Hours of Work: Full Time, 40 hours weekly based on program need and on call duties as required.

**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 **Community Living Services & Mens Sana Families for Mental Health is a Safe Space that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, color, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other difference that makes us unique.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $58,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend