POSITION SUMMARY
The Support Coordinator role combines direct support to individuals with disabilities and provides general support in the day-to-day operations of their assigned residence and in the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Help the individual and their circle of support develop, and document individualized, person-centered plans to guide services related to individual development, community participation, behavior management and/or personal care.
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Assist with support plans in more complex situations.
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Encourage individuals to use their rights and take responsibility to make life choices.
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Provide direct care to individuals with high needs and/or medically fragile individuals, as required.
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Monitor and support the health and well-being of individuals in care. This includes identifying changes in conditions related to individual’s behavior, physical and emotional well-being, and takes all necessary steps to address.
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Strictly adhere to medical protocols and standing orders for medication and other remedies.
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Find and develop recreational and other social interaction opportunities for individuals, in order to create a wider range of options and natural supports within the community.
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Be a social and/or recreational role model and coach to help the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community.
- Create clear, objective records and complete required reports and other documentation as required by the position.
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Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful way with individuals, families, guardians, staff and community members.
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Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Preferably a Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline; and additional specialized training and progressively more responsible experience in a relevant discipline/setting.
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A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation in the community.
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An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities plus demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience working with individuals with schizophrenia an asset
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ASSIST, Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Care training an asset.
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Well-developed coaching and mentoring and coordinating skills.
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Effective time-management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to balance competing demands/priorities and deal with competing opinions.
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Relevant knowledge and the ability to model and support the development of basic living, personal and social skills.
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Relevant knowledge and the ability to contribute to effective person-centered programming plans around skill acquisition and/or behaviors of concern.
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Knowledge of the broader range of community resources available to support an individual’s participation and inclusion.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. This includes the ability to function effectively within an individual’s circle of support.
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The ability to extend shift and capable of handling physically challenging situations, as required.
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Class 5 Drivers Licence with 2 Million Liability Insurance.
LOCATION: Centre for Community Inclusion
HOURS OF WORK: Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - Winnifred Stewart is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals; persons with disabilities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; newcomers; and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.
We recognize that systemic barriers may have impacted career pathways and value lived experience alongside professional credentials. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.
