Job Order Detail

Description

Southwest Homes provides a variety of residential and vocational supports to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. We are looking for a qualified and energetic person to fill a Full Time Permanent position as a Program Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing residential programs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Train and orientate new Direct Support Professionals
- Supervise, support and provide feedback and coaching to Direct Support Professionals on an ongoing basis
- Responsible for performance evaluation in consultation with management team
- Act as a first resource to staff in dealing with emergency or unusual incidents
- Develop, implement and evaluate programs to enhance the individuals quality of life
- Apply supportive decision-making practices and respect and support the individual choices of participants
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for Participants
- Maintain regular contact with participants to evaluate and modify individual programs
- Be aware of social and recreational opportunities and make necessary provisions for Participants involvement
- Provide oral and written reports as required
- Uphold all policies and standards outlined by the organization
- Required to be part of an on call rotation

Key Qualifications and Competencies:

- Disability Support Worker Certificate or similar
- A minimum of 3 years in combined education and experience in Human Services
- Experience in a supervisory role
- Strong communication and decision making skills
- Team oriented
- Ability to coach and motivate others
- Focus on Person Centered Supports
- Ability to deescalate emotional and/or physical crisis situations
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Word, Excel
- Must have valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and be willing to use personal vehicle
- Must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
- Position requires maturity and positive personal traits