Unit Supervisor - SUPPORTED CLUSTER HOUSING
Job No:
MAYSCH007825
Location:
Winnipeg
New Directions is a non-profit social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.
Supported Cluster Housing provides 24/7 support to individuals living in community residential apartment buildings who live with intellectual disabilities and/or physical health issues.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations in a community cluster apartment building which includes: fostering positive relationships with individuals living in the units, leading and supervising a team of Resource Workers, and providing direct support to individuals living in the cluster.
The schedule for this full-time position is Monday to Friday Days (7am-3pm)
Responsibilities include:
- Fostering positive, respectful and non-judgmental relationships with individuals and their supports
- Assumes a combination of direct support shifts (which may include days, evenings, overnights and/or weekends) and assigned administrative tasks
- Ensures staff responsibilities are effectively carried out
- Lead the supervision, evaluation, and performance management of staff
- Provide effective financial management specific individual need
- Maintains standards for administration and documentation, aligned with best practice and appropriate risk management
- Financial duties which include balancing and accounting for monthly expenditures,
- Participating in the on-call rotation
- Other assigned duties as needed
Position requirements:
- Post-secondary education in a social services field (e.g., social work, psychology, disability, and community support etc.) with experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- A minimum of 5 years experience in direct support roles in the disability services field (or related field), with a minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Proven knowledge and ability in decision-making, problem-solving, crisis management and conflict resolution
- Proven ability to provide effective leadership within a team environment with respect, professionalism, and cultural awareness
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work within the person-centered framework
- Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Applicants are required to have current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
- Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset.
The salary range for this 80-hour bi-weekly position is $22.07 to $28.69 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience of the successful candidate. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to permanent full-time staff. The anticipated start date for this position is June 9, 2025.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact, and Adult Abuse Registry Checks. A recent Driver’s Safety Rating must also be provided.
This position is a part of the UFCW Local 832 Union Collective Agreement
The closing date for all applications is May 16th 2025 at 4:30pm
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.
Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.