About the position:

McMan Disability Service Program is looking for a Team Leader/Community Resource Worker 2. In this position you will lead a team of staff, as well as provide one on one support to a young adult male individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and some complex behaviours to enrich his quality of life in his home and community.

Please note that due to the individuals needs, the successful candidate must be male.

Hours:    Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; 40 awake hours per week; 20 hours a week in Team Leader position, 20 hours a week in Community Resource Worker 2 position. The successful candidate must have a flexible schedule, times may vary depending on the program needs.

 Location: Edmonton, Alberta.

What you’ll do:

•        Connect with and develop helping relationships with individuals with disabilities

•        Act as a strong advocate for the individual in the community

•        Work effectively as a team with the individual and their support team to help achieve their goals

•        Program creation, implementation and evaluation

•        Oversee and coordinate all aspects of case management; including support plan development and implementation

•        Complete daily documentation

•        Support and participate in recreation and leisure activities

•        Perform administrative and cleaning duties relating to the operation of the home

•        Staff supervision, evaluations and training

•        Participate in on-going program development

What you bring:

•        One (1) year towards completion of a Degree or Diploma in Disabilities Studies or the Human Services field

•        Two (2) years’ experience working within the Human Services field; plus, six (6) months supervisory experience

•        Equivalencies may be considered

•        Security Clearance Check; including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)

•        Emergency First Aid-Level A CPR + AED

•        Valid Class 5 driver’s license, current drivers abstract, reliable vehicle and auto insurance are required

•        Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer/Word processing skills

•        Ability to implement approved restrictive practices

•        Desire to see individuals succeed