Coordinator

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The position may include some scheduled hours of Support work per week (as needed, after business hours, evenings or weekends); and hours will be adjusted as Coordinator caseload increases.

This job requires a vehicle with $2,000,000 liability insurance.

The coordinator is expected to:

• Supervise the Support Workers to ensure that organization’s policies and procedures are followed
• Communicate policies and procedures to the Support Workers
• Ensure that safe work procedures are followed
• Fully support the goals, objectives and mission statement of SSG
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with Support Workers
• Interact on a regular basis with the Support Workers, communicate expectations and provide timely feedback
• Promote effective working relationships and positive work environments while working with the Support Workers, the Members, families and other employees
• Make sure that care plans are understood and followed by the Support Workers
• Meet on a regular basis with the Support Workers, Members and families
• Attend and contribute in a positive manner at Coordinator meetings and special organizational events
• Ensure and organize orientation of Support Workers
• Schedule shifts for Support Workers
• Cover shifts if no other option available
• Carry and use organization cell phone
• Carry and use emergency cell phone on a rotational basis
• Conduct performance reviews

Required qualifications for the position include:

• Post-secondary education in Human Services or relevant field, or a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, leadership and people skills
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to travel between office locations in HRM, Bridgewater and New Minas using own vehicle

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES:

• $250 signing bonus upon successful completion of probation and core competencies training
• Reimbursement for Standard First Aid certification and Criminal Record Check (with successful submission of receipts and upon successful completion of probation)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $63,538.86 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Reside within the Halifax Regional Municipality?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Human Services or relevant field: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License and $2 million liability insurance? (required)
• Standard First Aid and CPR C Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person