Relief - Support Coordinator - Weekends

Winnifred Stewart; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnifred Stewart is seeking a Support Coordinator to provide direct care and assist in developing individualized plans that promote community participation. The role involves documentation, coordination with families, and teamwork across residences and community settings.

The position emphasizes adherence to medical protocols, risk management, and supporting individuals in exercising rights and life choices through coordinated services.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to develop person-centered plans and document them.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to document and maintain records accurately.
• Experience in direct care and support planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document individualized, person-centered plans to guide services.
• Assist with support plans in more complex situations.
• Encourage rights and life choices for individuals.
• Provide direct care to individuals with high needs.
• Monitor health and well-being and address changes.
• Adhere to medical protocols and medication orders.
• Develop recreational and social opportunities within the community.
• Serve as a role model and coach for community participation.
• Create clear records and required reports.

Skills

Person-centered planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Coaching/mentoring

Time management

Documentation

Direct care

Education

Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education

Job description

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.
• 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's license and $2 million liability insurance

LOCATION

Multiple Homes

HOURS OF WORK

Weekend Availability - HoursVary based on operational needs (No guarantee of hours)