Program Coordinator

Metro Community Living; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in disability support is seeking a passionate Program Coordinator to lead and inspire direct support teams. This role is pivotal in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through community engagement and personalized support. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. As a Program Coordinator, you will ensure that participants receive the highest quality of care while fostering a positive workplace culture. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support and community engagement.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to direct support teams and ensure service excellence.
• Support participants with life skills development and daily living activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Community engagement

Problem-solving

Knowledge of best practices in disability support

Administrative skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Wants to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals living with mental illness and disabilities
• Is interested in leading a group of direct support workers toward service excellence
• Values collaboration, innovation and strategic thinking
• Is interested in growing professionally, learning new skills and mastering their craft
• With active support and training, can work with a high level of independence
• Values professional autonomy in their role
• Is interested in contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Welcomes challenges and responds well to change management
• Has effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Has excellent administrative, time management and organizational skills
• Values community engagement, strategic thinking around inclusion and advocacy to improve lives of those with disabilities
• Is current in best practices in the disability community
• Has knowledge of the Remedy Report
• Is inherently positive and solutions-focused

WORK WITH US

To support the participants in Metro Community Living (MCL) Small Option Home (SOH) program by providing leadership to, and collaborating with, MCL’s direct support teams to ensure service excellence. This includes –but is not limited to–fostering positive community relationships, active community engagement, support opportunities for social inclusion, life skills development and assistance with activities of daily living.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

MCL has been empowering individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as mental illness, to actualize their goals and pursue their interests in Nova Scotian communities for over 30 years. MCL’s teams strive to be leaders in the disability support sector and strong collaborators with the Department of Community Services (DCS).

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in:

• Participant planning and active support – to MCLs participants and their direct support teams.
• Human resource management – providing leadership and supervision to MCL’s direct support teams.
• Operations – ensure that participants' environments are in accordance with MCL’s program standards as well as DCS licensing standards, health, fire, and safety regulations.
• Administration – following MCL’s standard operating procedures to support MCL’s program functions. Writing of annual and quarterly reports.

Working conditions:

• Combination of office and field work with emphasis on community engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues who value your contributions
• Thrive in an engaging and stimulating work environment
• Embrace creativity and innovation in your daily tasks

HOW TO APPLY: https://mclsupports.ca/work-with-us/

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. MCL is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.