Rehabilitation Program Coordinator - Vancouver - Permanent Part Time

Cheshire Homes Society of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Part-Time Rehabilitation Program Coordinator, providing essential support to clients with brain injuries. You'll oversee rehabilitation programs, guide staff, and empower clients to achieve independence in their daily lives. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing client quality of life.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience with brain injured or disabled population.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Current certification in emergency first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and direction to Rehabilitation Care Workers and clients.
• Implements and oversees day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation program.
• Encourages clients to perform daily living tasks independently.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Supervision

Organization

Knowledge of clients with ABI

Education

College level education (diploma or higher)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Rehabilitation Program Coordinator in Vancouver.

Job Summary :

Under direct guidance from the Program Manager the Program Coordinator provides “hands on” support and direction to Rehabilitation Care Workers and clients. This includes involvement and guidance of rehabilitation programs, providing direction to staff and liaising with clients’ support networks and involved professionals. Implements and oversees the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation program by taking required action to meet pre-established goals and objectives. May supervise staff.

The Program Coordinator provides life skills training, personal care, access to community leisure programs, companionship, housekeeping duties and support to individuals with a brain injury living in a group home or an apartment building, while providing a safe, natural, clean, home-like environment. Empower the clients to be as independent as possible and to achieve an active, productive, and rewarding lifestyle. Works side by side with the clients, when necessary, encouraging positive, creative experiences to enhance client quality of life and teach life skills. In all situations, the Program Coordinator encourages the client to perform all aspects of daily living as independently as possible, providing support where necessary. The Program Coordinator supports with clients booking medical appointments, having weekly meetings with the client(s), filling out weekly charts, writing monthly reports and weekly schedules, and contributing to the care plan of the client(s).

Qualifications :

• College level education (diploma or higher) or equivalent in a related field
• Recent related clinical experience of two years working with the brain injured or other disabled population, in a group home, or in a community support model
• Recent related supervisory experience of two years
• Current certification in emergency first aid for residential group homes or equivalent with CPR level A
• A valid Class 5 BC driver's license and the use of a personal vehicle to drive clients as necessary

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to supervise
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Knowledge of clients with ABI

Work Schedule : Mondays and Wednesdays 8 am, - 4 pm, and Fridays 8 am - 3 : 30 pm

Wage Rate : $30.15 / hour

Term : Permanent Part-Time ( 22 hours / week)

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