Direct Support Supervisor (14 Month Contract)

Reena; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Vaughan seeks a Direct Support Supervisor to oversee staff and ensure effective operation of residential systems for individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to inclusivity. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing individualized supports, and conducting performance appraisals. This role offers health coverage and additional paid time off for Jewish holidays.

Benefits

Extra paid time off for Jewish holidays

Health Coverage

4% Employer RRSP Contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities and supervising residential homes.
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility and service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and network with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff within assigned Community Service Group.
• Implements agency policies and procedures.
• Develops supports catered to individuals based upon Independent Support Plans.
• Monitors staff performance through regular team meetings.
• Performs administrative work in reference to staff and locations.
• Chairs various meetings to assist with continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Service orientation

Communication (English)

Education

Post-Secondary education in related field

Job description

Direct Support Supervisor (14 Month Contract)

Department: Lou Fruitman Reena Residence

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Group Homes/Residence/Programs - York Region

Compensation: $66,000 / year

Job Summary: The Direct Support Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that organizational outcomes are achieved, to professionally work as part of a supervisory team that ensures both the effective continuous operation of Reena’s day and residential systems and the health and safety and well‑being of persons with a developmental disability and their staff. Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. The Direct Support Supervisor will therefore, represent Reena in a manner that conveys the nature and philosophy of the organization, and will promote the concept of inclusive communities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises staff within assigned Community Service Group (CSG), directing and supporting them to follow Reena’s philosophy of community integration and adult living within a Judaic framework.
• Implements agency policies and procedures.
• Develops supports catered to individuals based upon Independent Support Plans/Behaviour Support Plans and directs staff to implement support to achieve goals, involving families and community supports.
• Monitors staff performance through regular team meetings, on‑the‑job support, supervisions and performance appraisals.
• Performs administrative work in reference to staff and locations – payroll, incident reporting, record keeping, Ministry required documents.
• Chairs various meetings, works as a part of a team to be aware of agency changes and initiatives, and shares information/ideas to assist with continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in related field.
• Minimum 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities and supervising residential homes.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage group of staff.
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility and service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and network with diverse stakeholders including individuals, families, direct support staff, supervisors, managers.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priority tasks; is detail oriented, has excellent organizational skills, is self‑motivated.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Benefits

• Extra paid time off for Jewish holidays
• Health Coverage
• 4% Employer RRSP Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)