Supervisor Community Homes

Supervisor, Community Living

Permanent Full-Time Position

Breton Ability Centre (BAC) is a purpose-driven organization committed to fostering greater inclusion,
independence, and advocacy for all people living with disabilities in Cape Breton. We are a leader in
transformational change by focusing our efforts on helping people with varying abilities achieve their full

potential and live a life that is meaningful to them.

We do this by creating individualized plans for each person we serve and supporting their choices in
developing social, personal, vocational, and educational skills to help them transition into independent

living where they can participate actively in their community of choice. It takes every BAC employee to

help make that happen.

Our service streams include a suite of living support options. Our initiatives, such as positive behavior
support, low arousal approach, Flourish – the Youth Day programs, innovative community-based

options, learning and employment services, outreach services, and person-directed planning programs,
have been recognized as flagship programs at BAC.

Our staff members are passionate advocates for people with varying abilities, and we inspire this
passion by investing in staff development, wellness, and safety.

We are looking for two (2) Permanent Full-Time Supervisor positions in the portfolio of

Community Living: Small Option Homes

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative leader to join the Community Living team as Supervisor of

our community-based small option homes. Reporting to the Manager of Community Living, the
Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of residential care workers
in BAC Community small option homes. The Supervisor is expected to ensure that all
community living participants receive the required support and that all required policies and

procedures are being followed in accordance with applicable legislation.

The Community Living Supervisor will be responsible for fostering a healthy, safe, and respectful
participant-centered and person-centered environment. Their duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure the community home is always running smoothly and has all the required resources for

daily operations.

2. Build and maintain sustainable relationships with staff, management, the community,
participants, and families.

3. Train staff as needed in specific Breton Ability Centre policies and procedures.
4. Supervise participant support and promote interdisciplinary participant care planning and

education.

5. Act as a liaison among staff and other stakeholders to ensure that goals are achieved, processes
are improved, and resolutions are provided to problems.

6. Ensure that staffing meets participant needs in a fiscally, responsible, and safe manner.

7. Ensure all documentation is up to date and being managed appropriately. Conduct chart audits,
duty lists, POD audits, Break time audits, Low Arousal compliance, and Activity Pro

documentation.
8. Ensure staff development, orientation, and training is achieved.
9. Conduct objective and constructive performance reviews, or provide input as needed.

10. Revise existing policies and procedures, as necessary, and monitor the adherence/compliance to

them within Breton Ability Centre
11. Conduct staff meetings/huddles, and one-on-one check-ins when necessary.
12. Implement emergency response protocols and evacuation plans, as necessary. Monitor

completion and follow-up of safety audits.

This position may include evening and weekend hours.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following:

A clear understanding of the principles inherent in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and the Canadian Charter of Human Rights, the 2023 NS Human Rights Remedy, and know

how to action these principles at BAC.

• Education: Post-Secondary School Diploma or Degree in a relevant field required or sufficient

• Previous supervisory experience in health and or related service delivery environments

• Demonstrated ability to assist participants, family members and the community courteously and

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Crisis management and conflict resolution skills.

• Politically and culturally sensitive.

• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying

principles, reasons, or facts.

• Valid driver’s license required.
  

Posting closes: March 14, 2024

Interested applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources

Breton Ability Centre

hr@cb-bac.ca

We thank you for your interest and submission. Please note, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.