Job Description

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Services Coordinator to join a community-focused team supporting individuals with disabilities and special needs. This opportunity involves coordinating services, promoting community participation and inclusion, and supporting individuals with cognitive, physical, and/or mental health-related needs.

Schedule: Various hours for business needs

Hours: 35 hours weekly

Wage: $28.43 per hour

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and supports for individuals with disabilities and special needs.
• Assess individual needs and identify effective compensatory strategies to maximize community participation and inclusion.
• Supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Apply behaviour management principles to support individuals effectively.
• Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to address challenges.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, staff, and community partners.
• Promote positive human relations and respectful, person-centred service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication.
• Use computer hardware and software to support service coordination and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related program is preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in the Social Services or Health Sector, preferably coordinating services for individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of cognitive impairments and mental health diagnoses.
• Community-based experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, or special needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train employees.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of human relations.
• Knowledge of behaviour management principles.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• General understanding of computer hardware and software.
• Strong ability to assess individual needs and determine effective compensatory strategies that promote maximum community participation and inclusion.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities.

Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in your professional growth, development, and success Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers. For general inquiries, you can reach us at talent@marchofdimes.ca

We value the health & safety of our employees!

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.