Founded in 1989, Independent Living Nova Scotia (ILNS) is a registered charity supporting persons with disabilities through programs and services that promote Independent Living.

Independent

Living is a movement that enables persons with disabilities to remove social and environmental barriers and provides persons with disabilities control and choice within the community.

The Independent Living

Principles are consumer direction, cross-disability representation, a strong community base and integration and full participation.

Job Title: Independent Living Supports (ILS) Coordinator

Location: Halifax

Reports to: Executive Director, ILNS

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week - hours may be flexed. To be negotiated on hire The ILS Coordinator oversees housing and direct service support for all ILS programs and directs expansion of the program to ensure consistent and quality delivery of services.

Core Competencies

- Secondary degree in Human Services, or a combination of education and experience
- Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a support care environment
- Five years progressive experience in residential care / working with individuals with a disability
- Seven (7) Core Competencies
- Training in safety programs and facilitation experience
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Labour standards, human resources policies and procedures

Responsibilities

- Manages the Independent Living Supports, including but not limited to:
- Screening and interviewing applicants to determine requirements for services and fit for the program
- Developing a support plan for the participant and entering it in IMSET
- Setting up the support program, supplying the living arrangements, and developing a budget
- Hiring staff and creating a schedule of supports with each participant
- Training staff with each new participant to ensure success
- Signing off the final plan with all stakeholders and making adjustments as required through regular monitoring




- Evaluating staff administering the program and providing performance feedback
- Providing supports to all staff and participants on programs to achieve consistent and quality levels of service
- Ensuring employee and participant files are files are organized and up to date
- Ensuring monthly billing for participants is accurate and complete and sent in a timely manner
- Supports development of other programs and proposals, including but not limited to:
- Setting up training for new programs as requested by the Executive Director
- Chairing the JOHS Committee to ensure secure and compliant work practices for all employees
- Collaborating on policies and forms as required to support ongoing projects
- Collaborating with colleagues on proposal preparation, curriculum, and providing input on services required and standards to be met
- Managing training requirements for all ILNS staff for requirements and recertifications for all staff
- Supports the complex care homes and Shared Services Pilot, including but not limited to:
- Overseeing and providing support to the Supervisors and Team Leads on procedures, employee relations issues, and miscellaneous items
- Approving schedule requests for Supervisors
- Directing the expansion of new homes, providing support in developing consistent procedures and standards of care consistent with ILNS policies and governmental regulations
- Evaluating staff that are administering programs and providing performance feedback
- Ensuring that staff at homes receive the training in required Core Competencies
- Evaluating staff that are administering programs and providing performance feedback
- Performs all duties in compliance with ILNS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Other duties as required.

Pay: From $29.37 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Versatile schedule
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- How many staff have you supervised at one time?
- Do you have a license and reliable vehicle?
- Please describe your experience assisting clients with independent living

Work Location: In person

📌 ILS Coordinator (HRM Based) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Independent Living Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality