Explore a new career path with Elmwood!
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Position: Manager of Supportive Independent Living – Full-Time, Permanent, OOS
Reports to: Director of Resident Support
Oversees: SILP Community Mentors
We're Hiring: Manager of Supportive Independent Living Program (SILP)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities? Do you have the energy, creativity, and leadership skills to inspire a team dedicated to supporting others in achieving their goals? If so, Elmwood Residences Inc. has an exciting opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
As the Manager of SILP, you'll be the guiding force behind our dynamic Supportive Independent Living Program. Your mission? To ensure that our participants are not just supported but empowered to live their best lives! You'll lead a team of Community Mentors, recruit and onboard new members, and collaborate with families, social workers, and community agencies to create a strong support network.
From developing life skills programs to innovating new ways to help our participants thrive, your role is all about creativity, connection, and compassion. Plus, you’ll get to oversee budgets, fundraising efforts, and ensure that our participants have access to all the resources they need.
What We’re Looking For:
- Educational Background: A degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field is highly valued.
- Experience: Proven experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities. Experience with mental health challenges, addictions, and/or behavioral issues is essential.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated supervisory experience managing a larger team. Ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with both clients and staff.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
Why Elmwood Residences?
At Elmwood Residences Inc., we're more than just a workplace—we’re a community. A place where your ideas, enthusiasm, and drive can create real change. If you're ready to lead a program that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your application via Indeed!
Job Overview
Support workers (SW) are responsible for providing support and care to individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities who reside with Elmwood Residences in Community Homes.Responsibilities
- Work with residents towards the goals identified through Person-Centred Planning processes.
- Support residents to maintain skills and capacities and provide opportunities to develop new skills and growth.
- Follow and implement established routines, support plans and behavior support strategies.
- Provide personal care, support and assistance to residents in daily living activities.
- Safety and consistently deliver medication in line with medication training and procedures.
- Provide nutritious meals for residents and ensure a clean and safe living environment in line with standards.
- Complete and maintain resident records, files, and progress notes.
- Transport and support residents to attend appointments and recreational opportunities.
- Communicate openly and take direction from Community Home Coordinators to provide support and respond effectively in situations and incidences.
- Identify opportunities to improvement in supports and services delivered.
- Act in accordance with Elmwood’s policies, procedures and practices and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information.
- Other duties as requested/assigned. Job duties are subject to change.
Behavioral Competencies
- Relationship building with individuals, families and partners
- Focus on community inclusion and involvement
- Focus on delivering high-quality supports and continual improvement
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Education and experience with individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities and aging considered an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License and CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Clearance required.
- Intermediate Computer Skills.