Adult Day Program Team Lead

Better Living Health and Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Team Lead for the Adult Day Program. The Adult Day Program Team Lead oversees the delivery of Adult Day Programs across two Better Living locations. The role is responsible for planning and implementing engaging, therapeutic programming and supervising program staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality, person-centered care that supports the well-being, of clients. This position reports to the Vice President, Community Health and Wellness

The successful candidate for this position must have the following qualifications

Completion of a Degree or diploma in related field Recreation, Activation, Gerontology or Behavioral Science Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience Experience working with vulnerable or high-risk populations, seniors and adults with disabilities and cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia Strong working knowledge and experience with client documentation, MS Office software, AlayaCare Current First Aid & C.P.R. certification required Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police station, within 1 month of offer of employment

The successful candidate(s) for this position must be able to

Effective written and verbal communication skills Results oriented, actively contributes to organization goals. Supports team dynamic by actively partnering with and promoting positive relations with all stakeholders. Continually learning and promoting the value of learning for self and others. Strong problem solver collaboratively identifies appropriately responds to and resolves Good knowledge of community resources KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Position Specific Plan, prepare and coordinate program Develop and implement therapeutic recreation program components for the Adult Day Program Develop, instruct and lead program activities to meet the diverse needs of the Clients Oversee and monitor programs to ensure they are delivered based on the program criteria Ensure that proper volunteer management practices are implemented and maintained Monitor the risk management program to ensure client services, management, operations, environment, property and occupational health and safety protocols are maintained Ensure adequate training of Day Program staff for vacation and emergency coverage of the program. Coordinate and supervise activities of staff, volunteers and students Maintain Day Program budget including the purchase of program supplies Provide on-going support to Clients and families including information about changes to Clients’ status and assist families with long range Client care planning and referral to Social Worker as required Develop and maintain linkages to related services including, transportation, meals on wheels, social work, general community support services and personal care services Assist staff with toileting of Clients Assist clients with activities of daily living Process monthly Client billing in conjunction with Accounting department Location- Between Deauville and Overland Salary : $49,400 per annum As per the Ministry of Health’s Directive #6, Better Living has established a mandatory vaccine policy. In order to be considered for an interview candidates must demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated, are in the process of being vaccinated, or have a substantiated medical or religious reason why they cannot be vaccinated. Better Living is an equal opportunity employer and is in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their request for accommodation known when contacted. Thank you to all who express interest in this position and we welcome all resumes however only those granted an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Thank you. **No artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools will be used in the screening or selection for this role.