Adult Day Program Team Lead

Better Living and Community Services•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Better Living Health and Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Team Lead for the Adult Day Program. The Adult Day Program Team Lead oversees the delivery of Adult Day Programs across two Better Living locations. The role is responsible for planning and implementing engaging, therapeutic programming and supervising program staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality, person-centered care that supports the well-being of clients.

Requirements

Completion of a Degree or diploma in related field Recreation, Activation, Gerontology or Behavioral Science
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Experience working with vulnerable or high-risk populations, seniors and adults with disabilities and cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Strong working knowledge and experience with client documentation, MS Office software, AlayaCare
Current First Aid & C.P.R. certification required
Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police station, within 1 month of offer of employment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented, actively contributes to organization goals.
Supports team dynamic by actively partnering with and promoting positive relations with all stakeholders.
Continually learning and promoting the value of learning for self and others.
Strong problem solver collaboratively identifies appropriately responds to and resolves
Good knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and coordinate program
Develop and implement therapeutic recreation program components for the Adult Day Program
Develop, instruct and lead program activities to meet the diverse needs of the Clients
Oversee and monitor programs to ensure they are delivered based on the program criteria
Ensure that proper volunteer management practices are implemented and maintained
Monitor the risk management program to ensure client services, management, operations, environment, property and occupational health and safety protocols are maintained
Ensure adequate training of Day Program staff for vacation and emergency coverage of the program.
Coordinate and supervise activities of staff, volunteers and students
Maintain Day Program budget including the purchase of program supplies
Provide on-going support to Clients and families including information about changes to Clients’ status and assist families with long range Client care planning and referral to Social Worker as required
Develop and maintain linkages to related services including, transportation, meals on wheels, social work, general community support services and personal care services
Assist staff with toileting of Clients
Assist clients with activities of daily living
Process monthly Client billing in conjunction with Accounting department