As our programs expand, were are seeking a compassionate, fun, dynamic, flexible, energetic team player who is able to manage a group of team members while supporting youth in their residential homes. This position reports directly to our Community Housing Director.
As a manager, it would be expected that you will be responsible for:
- The health and safety of the individuals and your team, creating a safe, trusting environment
- Follow and implement appropriate plans based on the youths’ needs
- Communicate with the larger team, family, Director of Community Inclusion Programs and Ministry
- Documentation and report writing
- Medication monitoring
- Ensure youth are treated respectfully, including demonstrating a high degree of tolerance for youth with unique personalities and challenges.
- Support individuals with communicating their needs, choices and preferences
- Maintain financial records for the program
- Uphold Bonaventure’s Policy and Procedures
- Monitoring and assisting where necessary with the following; personal and health care, behavioural, nutritional, recreation/social/education/vocational needs, environmental, financial, communication and team management.
The qualified applicant will be able to provide the following:
- Formal education with Children and Youth (diploma plus)
- SIVA or MANDT training an asset
- The desire and ability to work with persons with disabilities and demonstrated personal suitability to promote dignity, independence, individuality and spirit
- Be organized and able to work in high stress environment
- Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Must be in good health
- Provide a strong leadership to team and youth receiving support
- Show a high standard of professionalism
- Must be 19 years of age
- Drivers Abstract
- Valid class 5 drivers license
- RCMP Criminal Record Check
- Criminal Records Review Act Schedule A -Employer will file
- Ministry of Child and Family Development Screening -Employer will file
- Ministry of Health Approved First Aid Certificate including CPR
- Physician’s Declaration
- TB Screen
- Immunization Records
- Food Safe Certificate
- 3 reference checks