Team Leader

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of person in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

In Vegreville, Taproot Community Support Services provides home-based programs and community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities or an acquired brain injury, as well as, addiction, complex mental health needs and complex behaviours.

Through community living and life skill coaching, our highly skilled team encourage inclusion, harm reduction and participation to become active and involved in their communities.

The Position

The Team Leader (TL) is responsible for oversight of program operations in this ACDS CET-accredited agency. Ensures day-to-day services to persons served, complies with contacts, Taproot policies and procedures, and applicable standards and legislation. Works directly with persons served and their families/care teams as required, and liaises with funders, community partners and other agencies. This position reports to the Program Director.

Scheduling:
One (1) permanent, full-time position of 40 hours per week, with a flexible weekly schedule.

• The schedule will be confirmed and discussed at the time of hire and will be adjusted as needed to meet the operational requirements of the program and some hours may be required to be done online.

• Will be required to provide on-call and after hours support as needed.

In Your Role You Will

• Assist with recruitment, screening, hiring, orientation, supervision, evaluation and discipline of program staff.

• Ensure necessary facilities and equipment are in place to operate the program.

• Coordinate work allocation and assigns referrals; process time off requests as required.

• Works with program manager to identify professional development and training needs of staff.

• Ensure the program and staff comply with policies, procedures and values of the agency, and use best practices when supporting persons served.

• Make recommendations to the Program Director/Management regarding program development, formulation of policies and procedures, and program evaluation.

• Facilitate regular staff meetings.

• Advocate effectively for service recipients.

• Represent the program and/or agency in the community, as well as with government agencies, families/caregivers and funding bodies; network with other agencies, organizations, individuals and community groups for the benefit of the service recipients and program,

• Ensure physical environment is maintained according to established standards and procedures, required inspections are completed, and any required follow-up is done.

• Complete job description is available at time of interview, or, upon request.

***Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Degree in the field of human services: Social Work, Social Services, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, etc.

• 3 years' experience providing residential service to persons with developmental disabilities and complex needs; Disability Support Worker or Practitioner, Healthcare Aide or LPN

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory, leadership and crisis management skills

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience writing and implementing program plans and goals an asset

• Valid class 5 driver license, clear driving abstract and vehicle

• Calm, confident, patient, self-motivated and motivates others; a positive role model.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work/life balance

• Learning and career development opportunities

• Competitive wages and salaries

• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta

• Professional development opportunities and job-related training

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Long Service Milestone rewards

• Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website:

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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