Team Leader Position - Career & Leisure Services (North West Team)

Full-time, Maternity Leave Term Position

Career & Leisure Services is seeking a full time Team Leader position in a full time maternity leave term position commencing on February 22, 2010. The successful candidate will be someone who is dynamic, self-directed and has demonstrated leadership, supervision, and strong communication skills.  

Posting Date:                February 3, 2010               
Closing Date:                February 10, 2010

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Lead a team within Career and Leisure Services department
• Ensure service delivery that enhances quality of life for clients
• Coordinate hiring, orientation and training for team staff
• Provide ongoing monitoring, support and performance management to team members
• Caseload management
• Ensure completion of administrative tasks
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two year Rehabilitation Diploma or proficiency in a broad range of competencies equivalent to a Rehabilitation Diploma
• Minimum 6 months experience in a supervisory capacity and/or transferable skills which can be used in a supervisory capacity, including, but not limited to the following:
• Competency in leading and developing team and team members 
• Ability to identify areas for staff development for both team and individual staff
• Effective in managing stress and promoting wellness
• Proficient in mediation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal and written); presents ideas effectively, and capable of communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Computer skills an asset
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities, particularly in community-based settings
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to community inclusion.

Please send résumé and cover letter to:

Chandy Megaw
Human Resources Manager
Email:  employment@ddrcc.com

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MANAGER DISABILITY SERVICES

Status:                    37.5 hours per week (Full-time)
Position Title:         Manager, Disability Services
Posting Date:          January 19, 2010              
Closing Date:          Until a suitable candidate is found

To role model the mission - “DDRC promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens.”  

DDRC, as part of its Renewal process has created a new structure for the role of Manager, Disability Services.  This role will create a cohesive, effective and efficient unit comprising of the Caseload Coordination Team and the Administrative Resources team while guiding and supporting the integration of clients into the broader operations of DDRC.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• To role model seasoned leadership and be recognized as a skilled and capable professional
• Strong coaching, mentoring skills; ability to teach others
• Demonstrate strength, maturity and wisdom in the management of interpersonal and organizational challenges
• Recognized as possessing a level of professionalism beyond reproach that includes ethical decision-making
• Develop policies, processes and practices for the new organizational structure that will not only guide the practice of the employees under this Manager’s leadership, but also to provide the tools to support front-line workers.
• Participate in the strategic development of business and operational plans; visioning, influencing and promotion of systemic operation
• Possess strong business skills and demonstrate the ability to promote and expand service; community support/partnerships, fee-for-service and/or profit possibilities
• Provide strong leadership to the Operations team in the development and demonstration of strong customer service practices both internal and external to DDRC

Education/Professional Experience:

• Experience as a Leader in a role with significant responsibility for the development and promotion of an organizational structure and associated systems
• Superior interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in computer systems and programs

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Selection Committee
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary (DDRC)
4631 Richardson Way S.W.
Calgary T3E 7B7
Fax: (403) 240.3230
Email: employment@ddrcc.com

For more information about our work, please visit our website at www.ddrcc.com

DDRC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.

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For more information about our work, please visit our website at www.ddrcc.com
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for interview will be contacted