Team Leader, Temp

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 800-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $70 million.

These programs include 3 individuals. 2 males who are pretty independent and a female with some challenging behaviors, therefore applicants with previous behavior intervention experience will be best suited to this position. Suitable candidate will look after some supportive-Independent Living Programs.

Taproot Community Support Services operates several community-based supports programs in Fort McMurray to support people with developmental disabilities in becoming active, empowered and involved in their community regardless of the challenges they face - developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, FASD, autism, and dual diagnosis.

The Team Leader is responsible for oversight of program operations in this CARF-accredited agency. Ensures day-to- day services to persons served comply with contacts, Taproot policies and procedures, and applicable standards and legislation. Works directly with persons served and their families/care teams as required, and liaises with funders, community partners and other agencies.

One (1) temporary full-time position, with a weekly schedule of 40 hours per week:

• Monday through Friday, ; may be required to work outside these hours to cover shifts in an emergency.
• Participation in after-hours emergency on-call is mandatory.
• Duration of position is dependant on incumbent, estimated at 3 months.

• Work a combination of front line supports with client(s) and program administration/management every week.
• Supervise and mentor Disability Support Worker staff
• Manage the daily operation of the program(s) including facilities, equipment and staffing
• Ensure comprehensive/accurate recording and reporting of information (e.g. daily logs, incidents reports)
• Approve time sheets and related payroll documents
• Develop/monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
• Assist Program Director with staff performance reviews/improvement plans and coordination of case conferences
• Be available for on call rotation
• A complete and detailed list of key responsibilities can be available at time of interview.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

• Diploma in Disabilities Studies, Degree in related Social Work, Social Services, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
• 2+ years management/supervisor experience
• 5+ years' experience providing residential service to persons with developmental disabilities and complex needs;
  Disability Support Worker or Practitioner, Healthcare Aide or LPN
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities; augmented by specialized training
• Experience writing and implementing program plans and goals an asset
• Valid class 5 driver license,…