Program Coordinator

Alberta Disability Workers Association; Olds; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC) in Olds, AB, is hiring a Disability Services Coordinator for a full-time 40-hour week. The role includes on-call coverage some evenings and weekends, with a starting wage of $32.64–$33.71/hr based on credentials and experience.

You will coordinate service delivery, supervise staff, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality, person-centred supports. The role requires leadership within an exciting human services environment and adherence to licensing and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years leadership and supervisory experience in disability services.
• Post-secondary education in human services with Positive Behaviour Management expertise.
• Strong planning, directing and coordinating skills; good problem-solving and writing ability.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service delivery and monitor client plans with a person-first approach.
• Provide leadership, supervision and evaluation of support staff.
• Mentor staff to reflect ASC culture and policies.
• Communicate effectively in team meetings and individual sessions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and legislation; oversee risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

Post-secondary education in human services

Positive Behaviour Management expertise

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Disability Services Coordinator

For more than 50 years, Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC), a not-for-profit charitable society, has been providing services across south central Alberta. We serve over 1500 people a year including children, youth, and adults diagnosed with disabilities; families, and seniors in Olds, Airdrie, Strathmore and surrounding areas.

We believe in honour, dignity and respect!

ASC has an opportunity for an experienced full-time Disability Services Coordinator in our 24-hour service supports program.

This is a management position coordinating teams and services for adults with disabilities in the areas of community access, inclusion, social connection, home living, and life skills.

This full-time position is based on a 40-hour work week and requires a rotation of on call work for coverage on some evenings and weekends. Starting wage is $32.64 or $33.71/hr based on credentials and experience.

Key aspects of this role include:

Coordinate service delivery, develop and monitor client service and support plans with a person-first approach.
Providing leadership, supervision, and evaluation of support staff.
Actively engage and mentor support staff to model behaviour aligned with the culture, values, policies, and procedures of Accredited Supports to the Community.
Communicate and gather information effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one with staff and in team meetings.
Committing to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting human services environment by setting the example of high quality, client-focused service.
Providing coordination and oversight such as maintaining compliance with required standards such as the Accommodations and Licensing Standards, Accreditation Standards, and a variety of applicable legislation.
Supporting the coordination of service delivery through oversight of processes related to behaviour management, monitoring assistive devices, and completing client risk assessments with a person-first approach.

Education & Experience

A minimum of 3 years previous leadership and supervisory experience, in disability services, however, a combination of related experience may be considered.
Post-secondary education in the human services industry with expertise in Positive Behaviour Management, or proven experience working frontline with adults with developmental disabilities.
Well-developed planning, directing, and coordinating skills, which includes strong skills in problem-solving, report writing, goal development, and communication.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why choose ASC?

Starting wage is $32.64 or $33.71/hr based on credentials and experience.
Customizable Extended Health Benefits Plans.
Generous paid time off package.
A work culture of Honour, Dignity and Respect.
An opportunity to help create quality services.
Opportunity for further professional development and training.