Unit Supervisor

Advocates; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Unit Supervisor, where you'll empower adults with disabilities to achieve their career aspirations. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team, create individualized service plans, and foster a supportive environment that encourages autonomy. Your expertise will help enhance job readiness skills and facilitate meaningful community engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals while ensuring seamless operations within the Employment Center. If you're passionate about inclusivity and dedicated to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Coordinate community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Planning/Organizing

Adaptability

Dependability

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Related Field

Tools

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $20/hour

As a Unit Supervisor at the Employment Center, your role is pivotal in the development and execution of Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals, behavior support strategies, and therapy services tailored to individuals in your care. You will create schedules and coordinate opportunities for work, volunteerism, and community engagement that align with their unique needs and aspirations. Your responsibilities will encompass meticulous documentation, including assessments and evaluations.

Leading a dedicated team of support staff, you will provide mentorship and cultivate a nurturing environment that encourages individuals to exercise autonomy in decision-making to the fullest extent possible. Collaborating closely with the Program Supervisor, you will contribute to administrative planning, ensuring seamless operations and the delivery of effective services across the unit.

The Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values
• Promote the mission and values of HMEA through effective leadership
• Promote teamwork; practice open communication and respect diversity
• Hire, train, and supervise support staff
• Develop schedules and opportunities for work, volunteer and/or community activities that are appropriate and meaningful to the individuals supported
• Assist with the development and implementation of ISP goals and objectives, behavior support strategies and therapy services for individuals supported
• Complete written documentation (including assessments and evaluations), reports and records in a timely and professional manner
• Manage program and consumer funds in accordance with HMEA policies and procedures
• Encourage and support individuals in making independent choices to the greatest extent possible
• Demonstrate effective use of analytical skills, past experience and logic in order to render sound and objective decisions
• Assist Program Supervisor in administrative planning

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 or more years’ experience working in related field.
• Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.
• Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
• Additional specific experience may be required.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.