FT Support Coordinator - Home Services - (H14) - 34hrs/wk

Winnifred Stewart; Edmonton; Sur place; CAD 33 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Winnifred Stewart is seeking a Support Coordinator to provide direct support to individuals with disabilities and assist with day-to-day operations in residences and the community.

The role involves developing person-centered plans, monitoring health and well-being, and promoting community participation with a collaborative circle of support. Flexible scheduling and teamwork are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline.
• Training and experience in disability supports is preferred.
• Ability to develop and document person-centered plans and reports.

Responsabilités

• Develop and document individualized, person-centered plans.
• Assist with support plans in complex situations.
• Encourage rights and informed life choices.
• Provide direct care to high-needs individuals as required.
• Monitor health and well-being and respond to changes.
• Adhere to medication protocols and standing orders.
• Create social and recreational opportunities in the community.
• Coach and support participation within the community.
• Maintain clear records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with individuals, families and staff.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Connaissances

Person-centered planning

Team communication

Behavior management

Health monitoring

Documentation

Flexible scheduling

Coaching & mentoring

Time management

Formation

Diploma or equivalent post-secondary

Description du poste

***PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES UNTIL NOON OCTOBER 23, 2026***

POSITION SUMMARY

The Support Coordinator role combines direct support to individuals with disabilities and provides general support in the day-to-day operations of their assigned residence and in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help the individual and their circle of support develop, and document individualized, person-centered plans to guide services related to individual development, community participation, behavior management and/or personal care.
• Assist with support plans in more complex situations.
• Encourage individuals to use their rights and take responsibility to make life choices.
• Provide direct care to individuals with high needs and/or medically fragile individuals, as required.
• Monitor and support the health and well-being of individuals in care. This includes identifying changes in conditions related to individual’s behavior, physical and emotional well-being, and takes all necessary steps to address.
• Strictly adhere to medical protocols and standing orders for medication and other remedies.
• Find and develop recreational and other social interaction opportunities for individuals, in order to create a wider range of options and natural supports within the community.
• Be a social and/or recreational role model and coach to help the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community.
• Create clear, objective records and complete required reports and other documentation as required by the position.
• Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful way with individuals, families, guardians, staff and community members.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline; and additional specialized training and progressively more responsible experience in a relevant discipline/setting.
• A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation in the community.
• An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities plus demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed coaching and mentoring and coordinating skills.
• Effective time-management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to balance competing demands/priorities and deal with competing opinions.
• Relevant knowledge and the ability to model and support the development of basic living, personal and social skills.
• Relevant knowledge and the ability to contribute to effective person-centered programming plans around skill acquisition and/or behaviors of concern.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with diabetes, epilepsy, dementia
• Experience with Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Supports and Creative Activity Planning is preferred.
• MANDT and Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) training preferred.
• Knowledge of the broader range of community resources available to support an individual’s participation and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. This includes the ability to function effectively within an individual’s circle of support.
• The ability to extend shift and capable of handling physically challenging situations, as required.
• Driver with $2 million liability insurance an asset.

LOCATION

Home 14 (Lower)

HOURS OF WORK

Sun/Mon 3:00PM - 10:30PM

Tue/Wed 4:00PM - 10:30PM

Thur 4:00PM - 10:00PM

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Winnifred Stewart is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals; persons with disabilities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; newcomers; and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

We recognize that systemic barriers may have impacted career pathways and value lived experience alongside professional credentials. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.