Rehabilitation Services Coordinator - Jobs in St. John's, NL

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Rehabilitation Service Coordinator - One Permanent Full Time Position 35 Hours per week - St Johns, NewfoundlandLooking for steady, meaningful workJoin our Community Support Services team at March of Dimes Canada. Provide daily care and support to people with disabilities and seniors in your community.Many people need help to live in their homes – help with getting up in the morning, transferring from the bed to a chair, bathing, toileting, eating, dressing. That’s where you come in. As a member of our Community Support Services team, you will provide care and connection to people with disabilities and seniors in their individual or shared-living homes.Because of you, people in your community will live a better quality life, with dignity. It’s a job to be proud of.Why join March of Dimes Canada

• Deeply satisfying work
• Steady employment with one of the most respected agencies in CanadaFull- and part-time jobs

• A stable and supportive team of proud workers, many who have been with us for years
• Successful employee training program
• Competitive benefits package (including health and dental benefits for part-time staff after one year of employment and who work a minimum number of hours)
• Pension plan (optional for part-time staff who work a minimum number of hours)
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time (vacation pay for part-time staff, including the option to bank time for a one-time payout)
• Best practices protecting health and safety
• Excellent safety record with COVID-19
• Scheduling allows for work/life balance
• Culturally diverse workplace

Who is March of Dimes CanadaFrom our humble beginnings in 1951 as a group of mothers going door-to-door collecting dimes in support of polio research, March of Dimes Canada has grown into a national, multi-service not-for-profit organization. We work for people with disabilities and seniors, helping them with daily living, rehabilitation and employment.What does the Community Support Services team doOur Community Support Services team, which is primarily funded by governments, provides essential services that enable people to live as independently as possible. Whether the disability is physical, cognitive or the result of brain injury or aging, our team of 1,600 employees assists people in their homes and communities, helping them gain a greater level of functioning and connection with others. Over the past year, the number of people we serve rose to more than 6,100 people.This OpportunityWe are currently looking to fill one full-time permanent Rehabilitation Services Coordinator in St.Johns.Duties include the following:

• Effectively manages and approves program resources, human and financial needs to meet program goals and objectives.
• Recruits, employs, trains, supervises and evaluates support service staff, within apre-determined budget in accordance with the approved program plans.
• Coordinates the assessment, development and implementation of rehabilitation plans with assigned staff.
• Monitorsand evaluatesoperational effectiveness, and implements changes required for improvement.
• Participates as a member of CSS administration team in planning, problem resolution, quality improvement and review of service delivery performance.
• Acts as a resource to staff and families in the provision of long term support and service coordination for complex or catastrophic cases to enable adults with a brain injury to remain in community.
• Participates on community committees where appropriate.
• Marketing of services for both public and privately funded services.
• Acts as a staff resource to support activities of Community Support Supervisor

Background / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services program or equivalent preferred
• 2 – 5 years experience in the Social Services/Health Sector, coordinating servicesfor individuals with ABI.
• Concrete knowledge of the effects of an ABI
• Community based experience working with individuals with an ABI, physicaldisabilities or special needs
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading teams
• Working knowledge of third party funders and corresponding legislation.
• Highly organized and excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing,prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Knowledge of human relations
• Knowledge of behavior management principles
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• General understanding of computer hardware and software
• Strong ability to assess and determine effective compensatory strategies for individuals with brain injuries.

_March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.March of Dimes Canada is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible. We welcome applications from qualified individuals that reflect the abilities and diversity of the populations we serve. March of Dimes Canada will proactively provide accessibility solutions to job applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $16.24-$26.00 per hourSchedule:

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