The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) is a community living organization that provides a range of supports and services to people with developmental disabilities. Our Home and Community services is looking for a supervisor to oversee a supported living home. Supervisors at BACI oversee a team, leading, coaching staff and working directly with the people served and their networks to ensure they receive full supports in their home and lead a good life.
POSITION: Regular Full-Time Residence Supervisor
LOCATION: Burnaby
SALARY: $35.82/hour
HOURS: 37.5 hours/week
SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday 8:00AM - 3:30PM (3 days off-line), flexible hours required
Education & Qualifications:
- 3-5 years in direct support in Community Living.
- Previous experience in a supervisory position.
- Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma in Human Services or related field. An equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle required.
- This position requires First Aid, TB screen/self-assessment, Vaccination/Immunization status disclosure are required.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Support people served to identify the goals which will move them on the path to lead their ideal life
- Create and maintain support plans.
- Coach staff to understand and implement the principles of person-centered thinking and doing
- Coach staff on implementing goals and measuring progress.
- Work collaboratively with staff, families, people supported, professionals and community members.
- Manage a staff team which includes training and evaluating staff performance, as well as ensuring a positive workplace dynamic.
- Budget, schedule, and organize the home.
Knowledge and Skills:
- This position requires previous experience supporting people in community living settings. 3-5 years’ experience in direct program delivery in the community social service sector. Previous administrative and supervisory experience required.
- Ability to provide direct support to the people served while training, supporting, evaluating and coaching staff to work successfully in the home and in the community.
- Knowledge of the principles of person-centred supports, positive behaviour supports, communication supports and proven ability to implement and provide on-going evaluation and subsequent revision of support plans.
- Understanding of the changing needs of people and the ability to implement plans which are responsive to those needs.
- Proven ability to dialogue, plan, interact positively and work collaboratively internally with all levels of the organization and with people supported, networks, external professionals.
- Commitment to on-going quality improvement and good organizational skills. Ability to orient, train, coach, lead and evaluate staff performance, manage budgets, organize schedules, complete payroll duties, and document appropriately. Must be comfortable with ADP Workforce Now, Time and Attendance and able to process timecards.
- Must have initiative, conflict resolution skills and good written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of computers required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team. Good time management skills are necessary for this role that includes providing direct support to people served.
Perks:
- First Aid will be provided by BACI.
- Have access to BACI Wellness Program – staff gatherings, birthday off, staff appreciation.
- Are eligible for a defined pension plan and receive benefits after 3 months.
- Work in a supportive team environment where people share the values of inclusion and believe in the inherent value of all people.
- Have a meaningful impact on the life of vulnerable people every day.
- Access opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Work in a unionized setting.
This position is open to all candidates and requires union membership. This position requires "Union Membership." The successful applicant will be required to have a Criminal Record and Driver's License Search completed.
