Team Leader - Group Home

L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging. L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.

Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home.

They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).

About L'Arche Canada

They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home.

Responsibilities

• Core Member Support Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
• Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
• Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.
• Leadership & Supervision of Team Lead team meetings.
• Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
• Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.
• Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.
• Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
• Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
• Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
• Oversee all other administrative tasks.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

• Driver’s license and driving experience 2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
• Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check Preferred: Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
• Supervisory experience Working Conditions The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
• Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and professional responses
• Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
• Scheduled 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Supporting multiple homes as needed Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.