Team Leader (On Call) - Community Stabilization

Wood's Homes • Calgary, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. Wood's Homes is looking for one (1) full-time Team Leader for our Community Group Care Programs. The Team Leader is responsible for addressing after-hours on-call crises from Friday to Monday. This non-unionized position reporting to the program manager. These programs provide 24/7 treatment for clients experiencing significant challenges including but not limited to: Deficits in daily functioning, school performance issues, chronic mental health concerns, and behaviour concerns. High-risk behaviours such as self-harming, suicidal ideations and gestures, verbally and physically aggressive behaviours. Substance use and addiction concerns.

Requirements

• Degree in Social or Human Sciences is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with young people and families.
• Experience managing various crisis situations and ability to appropriately assess and respond to risk.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of child development and how to implement interventions.
• Demonstration of understanding of Trauma Informed Care and implementation strategies for younger children, and their families
• Enthusiasm for providing treatment in context of a family system.
• Working knowledge of Children’s Services and Alberta Health Services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Current certification in: CPR/Standard First Aid
• Must have own transportation and valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Personal suitability is important.

Responsibilities

• Supervising front-line staff including: monitoring and authorizing staff hours, maintaining accurate and updated schedules, editing case management documentation
• Answering crisis phone calls and staff sick calls
• Ensuring programs are kept in excellent physical condition and that program structure/integrity is maintained.
• Conducting clinical and administrative supervisions
• Evaluation of job performance – probationary and annual performance evaluations.
• Executes other responsibilities as required and assigned by the Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level