Supervisor - 25DC40

Supervisor

Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking a supervisor to join our team! This position will provide support in our DaCapo department. In this role, you will be responsible for the direct supervision of front-line staff and ensure designated residential, employment, and community access services are provided in accordance with established standards. This includes client programming, planning, goal development, administrative duties, personnel management, and providing direction as a part of a rotating on-call system.

We offer:

• a discounted cell phone plan, and discounts on gym membership and personal insurance,

• a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid personal time and,

• short term disability coverage and cost-shared health and dental benefits, and a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive.

Supervisors will:

• ensure client services are consistently delivered and guided, with appropriate intervention techniques implemented in a manner that respects each individual’s culture, heritage, identity, and related factors,

• complete all necessary administrative work related to client services and personnel management,

• ensure personnel meet training requirements and receive regular performance evaluations,

• maintain staffing levels to ensure excellent service provision which may include screening and interviewing candidates according to established procedures,

• mentor, coach, and supervise clients and personnel,

• provide direct services as required,

• acquire adequate knowledge of all clients served by DaCapo to provide competent directions to personnel requiring on-call support, and

• oversee an established supported employment service utilizing best practice, an extensive knowledge of inclusive employment, and an eye towards innovation.
  

Required skills and qualifications:

• human services degree, and/or rehabilitation diploma, and/or related diploma,

• 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities,

• previous supervisory experience is an asset,

• previous experience with employment services,

• demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with the capability of motivating/supporting teams,

• excellent written and oral communication skills, and

• reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance ($2,000,000 liability insurance).

All new employees of LFS must provide a police information check and vulnerable sector check dated not less than 90 days prior to the date of hire.

Hours: Regular Full-Time, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Number of positions available: 1

Contact Person: Yanique Simpson – Pinnock

Application deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is found

Apply online at www.lfsfamily.ca and reference job posting 25DC40.

Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization. For more information, please visit LFSfamily.ca.

Lethbridge Family Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the clients we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring that all employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. We thank everyone for their interest in Lethbridge Family Services, however, we only contact the individuals selected to continue in the process.

Lethbridge Family Services eliminates barriers from the recruitment process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that supports can be put in place. Private information received in relation to your request for support will be used only to facilitate the recruitment process and shared only as needed with the selection committee.