**This is a term position subject to end with 2 weeks/1 pay period notice, whichever is longer**

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves free from fear of discrimination while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community.

Visit St.Amant online at www.stamant.ca

Position Summary and Scope of Service

St.Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Services and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Coordinator, Community Services is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.

The Coordinator is responsible for the care and service provided to children and adults within the service areas and sites assigned to the position. The Coordinator has responsibilities including the provision of direct and indirect services to individuals and families. This includes ensuring that the necessary structures and processes exist to facilitate a collaborative and integrated interdisciplinary approach to the planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of services. The Coordinator supervises and coordinates services in accordance with the Mission and Values of the organization and provincial legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

Educational:

• Must possess post-secondary education in a relevant social science, rehabilitation, or health care administration
• Previous training in Project Management is desired
• Certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
• Previous training or exposure to Personal Outcome Measures is an asset

Professional:

• Minimum of five years' experience coordinating services to children and/or adults with disabilities preferably in a community or foster setting
• Previous experience as a manager in an interdisciplinary environment, project management and balancing multiple responsibilities and crisis resolution/counseling is an asset
• Previous experience managing budgets within a non-profit environment an asset
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (Child & Family Services Act, Vulnerable Persons Act), regulations (Foster & Approved Home licensing regulations) and standards (Foster Family Manual)
• Knowledge of the structure, regulations, and legislation of Family Services, Child and Family Services considered an asset
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews and preparing detailed reports, and previous experience conducting home studies and participating in the licensing process would be an asset
• Knowledge of Behavior Management principles and experience working with individuals that display challenging behaviors
• Must possess knowledge of theory and practice relevant to the care, education and training of people with a developmental disability or autism
• Must understand and support the concept of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Familiar and proficient in a computerized work environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Personal:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
• Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
• Values and commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and effectively address interpersonal conflicts as they arise
• Familiar and proficient in a computerized work environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Physical stamina and endurance to provide direct care interventions as required
• Able to assume a leadership role and motivate the performance of others
• Have the emotional stability necessary to facilitate and model cooperative team work, conflict resolution and problem solving in all interactions
• Able to participate in a rotational On-Call duty schedule
• Valid Manitoba Driver's License in good standing, and access to a safe, reliable vehicle

Program/Service Support

Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and Policies of St.Amant, the Case Supervisor is responsible for managing the provision of foster care services and home share for all people within his/her caseload. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness / sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.

Duties include:

• Reviews Meaningful Connections Logs, and conduct analysis to determine whether sufficient support, in terms of Meaningful Connection, is in place for persons supported
• Directs, trains, and supports Team Leaders/Supervisors in their efforts to support the Meaningful Connection initiative
• Provides direction and supervision to the Team Leaders/Supervisors within assigned areas to ensure services provided are of the highest quality and are directly related to the individual's assessment of their desired personal outcomes
• Leads the individual planning process for each person within caseload using a personcentred, goal-oriented approach to ensure that the overall needs and preferences of each person is addressed by an interdisciplinary team and the process and outcomes are documented
• Promotes awareness of individual rights and responsibilities within a least restrictive environment
• Provides direction and leadership to Team Leaders/Supervisors and direct care staff in crisis situations
• Collaborates with Family Services to ensure needs of people served are identified and addressed
• Participates in the development and revision of Service Contracts by assessing / identifying and articulating needs and strengths of person supported and foster providers needs
• Collaborates with Family Services / Child and Family Services to ensure individual needs are being met in a timely and efficient manner
• Identifies and assesses high-risk situations, intervenes, and documents
• Advocates for people served and their families to ensure individual or group interests are represented and/or to ensure accessibility to resources and services
• Maintains organized and up-to-date files and records
• Develops curricula and implements skill development sessions for people receiving services as needed
• Coordinates and monitors services including comprehensive tracking of activities in relation to support plan
• Assists people to develop goals and areas of need and coordinates the development of service plans which are assessed regularly

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.