What We Will Ask of You: Reporting to the Program Manager of Quality Assurance and Specialized Services, you are a key member of our Quality team! The Coordinator provides expertise on adult funding as well as a variety of service options to support an enhanced quality of life. The Coordinator engages with agency partners, Outside Paid Resources (OPR) and Transfer Payment Agencies (TPA) to explore potential residential/non-residential adult supports and services in line with the supported person’s goals. Through networking within communities, the incumbent seeks to build program awareness, supports, resources and services to increase ongoing development and capacity building of the TAY program to enhance the overall quality of life of service users.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare the individual, families and systems for transfer to Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funded supports and services where planning is individualized, holistic, flexible, strength-based and culturally appropriate.
• Ensure transition planning processes and correspondence are documented for each individual, with regular communication among involved agencies and individuals during the transition period to adult services.
• Adapt plans to accommodate or respond to changes for individuals accordingly.
• Act as the main contact of communication between MCCSS and Developmental Service Agencies/Outside Paid Resources’ (OPR’s) regarding budget submissions, budget clarifications and budget tracking.
• Ensure supporting documentation for Disability Services Ontario application is completed.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work or related field or equivalent.
• Registered Social Worker designation is considered an asset.
• 3 years of experience in Case Management experience.
• 3 years of experience of direct support experience in a residential setting.
• Annual completion of a Criminal Background Check/Declaration, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with team members, community partners and other stakeholders.
• Compassionate and responsible supporter of people, their families, and community partners.
• Commitment to maximize resources and improve people’s quality of life.
• Valid G-Class driver’s license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable transportation and have valid proof of automobile insurance with driving for business purposes and a minimum liability of two million dollars.

Who We Are:

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 100 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

What We Can Offer You:

• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place
• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards
• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours
• Ability to work in person and virtually during COVID
• Benefits and pension package included
• An agency culture founded on our core values of Caring Community, Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Continuous Learning and Collaboration

We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us!

How You Can Join Our Team:

If you’re interested in working with us to better your community, then please click Apply now to complete your application!

We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities, Canopy
Support Services is an equal opportunity employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.03-$34.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peterborough, ON K9H 4V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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