Job opportunity
Team Leader - Group Home
L'Arche Canada
L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging.
L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.
Position Overview
Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home. They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).
Key Responsibilities
Core Member Support
Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.
Leadership & Supervision of Team
Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.
Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.
Administrative
Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
Oversee all other administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Required:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Driver’s license and driving experience
2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
Supervisory experience
Working Conditions
The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and professional responses
Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses
A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
Supporting multiple homes as needed
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging.
L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.
Position Overview
Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home. They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).
Key Responsibilities
Core Member Support
Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.
Leadership & Supervision of Team
Lead team meetings.
Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.
Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.
Administrative
Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
Oversee all other administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Required:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Driver’s license and driving experience
2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
Supervisory experience
Working Conditions
The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and professional responses
Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses
A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
Supporting multiple homes as needed
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
Scheduled 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.
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Apply on source site L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.
Position Overview
Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home. They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).
Key Responsibilities
Core Member Support
Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.
Leadership & Supervision of Team
Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.
Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.
Administrative
Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
Oversee all other administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Required:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Driver’s license and driving experience
2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
Supervisory experience
Working Conditions
The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and professional responses
Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses
A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
Supporting multiple homes as needed
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging.
L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.
Position Overview
Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home. They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).
Key Responsibilities
Core Member Support
Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.
Leadership & Supervision of Team
Lead team meetings.
Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.
Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.
Administrative
Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
Oversee all other administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Required:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Driver’s license and driving experience
2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
Supervisory experience
Working Conditions
The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and professional responses
Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses
A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
Supporting multiple homes as needed
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
Scheduled 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.
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