Disability Services Coordinator For more than 50 years, Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC), a not-for-profit charitable society, has been providing services across south central Alberta. We serve over 1500 people a year including children, youth, and adults diagnosed with disabilities; families, and seniors in Olds, Airdrie, Strathmore and surrounding areas.
We believe in honour, dignity and respect!
ASC has an opportunity for an experienced full-time Disability Services Coordinator in our 24-hour service supports program.
This is a management position coordinating teams and services for adults with disabilities in the areas of community access, inclusion, social connection, home living, and life skills.
This full-time position is based on a 40-hour work week and requires a rotation of on call work for coverage on some evenings and weekends. Starting wage is $32.64 or $33.71/hr based on credentials and experience.
Key aspects of this role include:
- Coordinate service delivery, develop and monitor client service and support plans with a person-first approach.
- Providing leadership, supervision, and evaluation of support staff.
- Actively engage and mentor support staff to model behaviour aligned with the culture, values, policies, and procedures of Accredited Supports to the Community.
- Communicate and gather information effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one with staff and in team meetings.
- Committing to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting human services environment by setting the example of high quality, client-focused service.
- Providing coordination and oversight such as maintaining compliance with required standards such as the Accommodations and Licensing Standards,
Accreditation Standards, and a variety of applicable legislation.
- Supporting the coordination of service delivery through oversight of processes related to behaviour management, monitoring assistive devices, and completing client risk assessments with a person-first approach.
Education & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years previous leadership and supervisory experience, in disability services, however, a combination of related experience may be considered.
- Post-secondary education in the human services industry with expertise in Positive Behaviour Management, or proven experience working frontline with adults with developmental disabilities.
- Well-developed planning, directing, and coordinating skills, which includes strong skills in problem-solving, report writing, goal development, and communication.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Why choose ASC?
- Starting wage is $32.64 or $33.71/hr based on credentials and experience.
- Customizable Extended Health Benefits Plans.
- Generous paid time off package.
- A work culture of Honour, Dignity and Respect.
- An opportunity to help create quality services.
- Opportunity for further professional development and training.
Please send your resume to
[email protected]! Job Type: Full time
Pay: $32.64-$33.71 per hour
Benefits
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working in community support or related areas?
- How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- This position is located in Olds, Alberta. Are you willing and able to work in the Olds area?
- We do transport clients from time to time. Do you have a vehicle and what type of driver's license do you hold (Class 4 or 5)?
Work Location: In person
📌 Coordinator: Disability Support Services (Olds)
🏢 Accredited Supports
📍 Olds