FT - Support Coordinator - Home Services (H16 - Middle) - 37.5 hrs/wk

Winnifred Stewart; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 3,031,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnifred Stewart is seeking a Support Coordinator to provide direct care and support in the home setting, coordinating plans and community activities for individuals with disabilities. The role involves documenting goals, supporting health and safety, and working closely with families and staff.

The position emphasizes person-centered programming, advocacy, and collaboration to enable community participation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and with a circle of support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document individualized, person-centered plans for services.
• Assist with support plans in complex situations.
• Encourage rights and life choices for individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Coaching & mentoring

Time management

Handling challenging situations

Non-verbal support

Education

Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

***INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE - UNTIL 12PM (NOON) OCTOBER 14, 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
• 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.
• Experience with Hoyer lift
• Supporting individuals who are non-verbal
• Experience in supporting individuals with epilepsy

LOCATION: Home 16 Middle

HOURS OF WORK: Tue 2:30PM - 10:00PM

Wed-Sat: 3:00PM - 10:30PM

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.