Youth Supported Independent Living - Unit Supervisor (FT Term)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families•Winnipeg, MB

3d•CA$22 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. The Youth Supported Independent Living Program offers supports for youth who have developed basic skills to live independently with supports and are interested in starting to live more independently as they continue working towards their adult life goals (i.e., work, education, relationships, self-care, life in community, etc.), and solidify their independent living skills (i.e., fully manage their budget, keep up with work and education responsibilities independently, use community resources, take care of their mental and physical health, connect with significant others and community meaningfully). The Unit Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an apartment building, including fostering positive relationships with individuals living in the units, leading and supervising a team of Direct Support Workers, providing direct support to individuals, and performing other duties as assigned. This position supports the Journey to Independence program within Youth Supported Independent Living.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in a social services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Disability and Community Support, or a related discipline), with experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A minimum of two years' experience in direct service roles within the disability services field (or a related field), with at least six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Basic understanding of financial management and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, crisis management, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven leadership ability within a team environment, demonstrated through respect, professionalism, and cultural awareness.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work within a person-centered framework.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Foster and maintain positive relationships with individuals living in the apartment building and their support networks to ensure effective service delivery.
Provide direct support to individuals and ensure their programming needs are met.
Lead, supervise, and support a team of Direct Support Workers.
Provide effective financial management tailored to individual needs.
Maintain high standards of administration and documentation in accordance with best practices and appropriate risk management.
Act as an ambassador for New Directions by contributing to a collaborative work environment and promoting a positive image of the organization internally and externally.
Fill scheduled shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, when staffing shortages arise.
Participate in a scheduled management on-call rotation to respond to service area emergencies and crisis situations.