Team Member Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have:

• a minimum of five (5) years experience in the field of Community Disability Services or other human resources field
• post-secondary education in a related area of study

In addition:

• Management or leadership experience
• A comprehensive knowledge of and experience with
  • community disability services
  • service provision
  • organizational policy and procedure
  • human resources
  • governance
  • finances
• Experience being a team player who can also handle tasks independently
• Good listening and observation skills both in person and in a virtual environment (e.g., Zoom or Skype video conference)
• Above average interviewing skills with the ability to
  • help others feel comfortable, as if they are just having a friendly conversation
  • ask probing follow-up questions in an objective, non-judgemental way
• The ability to
  • connect with individuals who may have communication and/or behavioural challenges
  • put people at ease and gain their trust
  • communicate at many levels (e.g., individuals accessing service, family members, guardians, friends, direct support staff, management, Board members)
  • respond skillfully, spontaneously and with flexibility when faced with unexpected situations
  • objectively analyze data
  • record clear and appropriate examples relative to the indicators
• Access to electronic equipment and programs (a desktop computer, a laptop, or a tablet is essential) and a smart phone
• Proficiency using
  • the system software native to your device
  • video/audio conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Skype, FaceTime)
  • digital document transfer programs (e.g., Dropbox)

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