About the role
Job description
Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a not-for-profit agency that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities. At Supported Lifestyles Ltd. there are a number of service areas that provide specialized services to our clients. The Complex Needs Residential service operates as part of a multi-agency collaborative. This particular service provides assistance to a variety of individuals with challenging needs. The Complex Needs service area provides its staff with intensive training to each client supported by this service and ensure onsite access to supervisory support is provided daily.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Complex Needs Coordinator, the successful candidate will be working in a service area dedicated to high-risk individuals who require strong support in areas of behavioural issues. The Team Leader will utilize their highly developed behavioral intervention skills to provide intense support for the development and implementation of intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex needs as well as train and assist staff to optimize these skills. The successful candidate will provide support to individuals and their teams through advocacy, skill training, and community education.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A diploma in a human service field (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, etc.) or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalency is required
- Minimum two years of experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health (e.g. dual diagnosis, complex needs, high-risk youth)
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- A vehicle is required for this position
Typical Schedule
- Team Lead: Monday – Wednesday, Saturday – Sunday – 8 hours each day, some flexibility is required
- Direct Support (Complex Needs Specialist): Monday-Wednesday 08:00-16:00
Compensation
- Team Lead: $29.64 per hour to start
- Direct Support: $24.07-$25.03 per hour to start
- We offer a competitive benefits package
How to Apply
If interested, please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume using the form below.
Supported Lifestyles Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
About Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
Mission Statement: To provide personalized support to assist people with disabilities to establish a fulfilling lifestyle within the community.
Agency Philosophy: We value each person as they are, with strengths, needs, and potential. We believe that people will grow in ways they wish, when assistance is given along with the chance to learn from life experiences.
We feel that all people have the right to follow their chosen lifestyle. We believe in supporting people to make informed choices about their life and in assisting them to reach their goals. We believe that supporting participation in community life contributes to a fulfilling lifestyle.
About the role
Job description
Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a not-for-profit agency that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities. At Supported Lifestyles Ltd. there are a number of service areas that provide specialized services to our clients. The Complex Needs Residential service operates as part of a multi-agency collaborative. This particular service provides assistance to a variety of individuals with challenging needs. The Complex Needs service area provides its staff with intensive training to each client supported by this service and ensure onsite access to supervisory support is provided daily.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Complex Needs Coordinator, the successful candidate will be working in a service area dedicated to high-risk individuals who require strong support in areas of behavioural issues. The Team Leader will utilize their highly developed behavioral intervention skills to provide intense support for the development and implementation of intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex needs as well as train and assist staff to optimize these skills. The successful candidate will provide support to individuals and their teams through advocacy, skill training, and community education.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A diploma in a human service field (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, etc.) or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalency is required
- Minimum two years of experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health (e.g. dual diagnosis, complex needs, high-risk youth)
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- A vehicle is required for this position
Typical Schedule
- Team Lead: Monday – Wednesday, Saturday – Sunday – 8 hours each day, some flexibility is required
- Direct Support (Complex Needs Specialist): Monday-Wednesday 08:00-16:00
Compensation
- Team Lead: $29.64 per hour to start
- Direct Support: $24.07-$25.03 per hour to start
- We offer a competitive benefits package
How to Apply
If interested, please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume using the form below.
Supported Lifestyles Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
About Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
Mission Statement: To provide personalized support to assist people with disabilities to establish a fulfilling lifestyle within the community.
Agency Philosophy: We value each person as they are, with strengths, needs, and potential. We believe that people will grow in ways they wish, when assistance is given along with the chance to learn from life experiences.
We feel that all people have the right to follow their chosen lifestyle. We believe in supporting people to make informed choices about their life and in assisting them to reach their goals. We believe that supporting participation in community life contributes to a fulfilling lifestyle.