Manager-disability Supports

Epic Opportunities, has been proudly providing supports to adults with intellectual disabilities for the past 50 years.

Do you have the skills and the desire to make a difference? We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are committed to providing leadership to a team of people who empower others to live full and meaningful lives. If you are this person we cant wait to meet you!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Referral Bonus Program
• Fun and supportive team environment
• Epic Opportunities is committed to ongoing training and development

The Epic at Home Service Stream provides residential supports to people focusing on; the participation in and contribution to community events and social occasions; developing personal networks for people supports and connect with other community members; assessing resources for peoples skills development, and focusing on each person’s emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Giving direction and coaching todirect support professionals while ensuring person centred services for people served by Epic Opportunities and promoting their self-determination.
• Provide administration support (i.e. payroll, monitoring of finances, scheduling).
• Recruitment, training and completing orientation, as well as provide on-going feedback to enhance services to people supported.
• On-Call Monday to Friday responding to and addressing calls from your designated work location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Social Sciences and/or Disability and Community Support Diploma is preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory position related to services for persons with an intellectual disability.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to display Epic Opportunities Values in all interactions, and role modelling as needed.
• Ability to be flexible in their personal schedule to meet the needs of persons served and disability support workers.
• Experience in staff recruitment, training, and performance management an asset.
• Current Manitoba Driver’s license and use of personal vehicle (required)
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and both a Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check upon hire at their own expense.

With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission “to provide person-centred services”, Epic Opportunities requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment for all new employees. (Exceptions and accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with Public Health and Human Rights. In these cases, reasonable supporting documentation will be required.)

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $16.81-$21.11 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call

COVID-19 considerations: Employees will be provided with all the necessary personal protective equipment as needed.

Education :

• Secondary School (required)

Experience :

• Human Service: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)