New Job Respite Coordinator In Manitoba

Duities

• Monitor and supervise respite workers; Identify issues and/or concerns and inform the JP Tribal Coordinator and Case Managers.
• Preparing reports for funder and liaising with referring sources; ensuring reports are completed as requested and required.
• Determine the type of respite service and assign to respite worker, considering which worker is suitable and able to provide service.
• Prepare, organize, edit, and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, reports, statements, forms and other documents presented.
• Coordinate the schedules for respite staff and ensure the referral for service is clearly explained to them.
• Arrange and keep records for travel reservations (i.e. air, car, rental hotel, tec.) for Jordan’s Principle Team/Families and Community Staff according to travel authorizations and policies.
• Organize events, arrange for travel as required, complete cheque requisitions, informs participants, keeps records for special events as required and requested.
• At times work independently and working diligently in a team setting toward achieving collective goals for the program.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks such as preparing invoices and submitting for payment for Specialized Therapies.
• Promote and advertise the program, which may include participation in health fairs and other public health related events.
• Liaise/maintain contact with other service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client’s overall progress.
• Prepare and provide reports monthly and as requested to meet deadlines/funding requirements.
• Record information gathered for reporting & quality improvement purposes
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• Counseling Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Respite Worker Coordinator or experience working with families from a strength-based, solution perspective.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to exercise sound judgement and good decision-making with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and excellent written communication skills.
• Combination of education and experience as determined by SERDC.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous culture.
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial/Local Health Care Systems.
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial/Local funding models for Education, Health and Social Services.
• Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Funding process(s).
• Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures, must be willing to travel as required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Knowledge of SERDC and its member First Nations, organizations, and programs.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills, work well under pressure and respond to conflicting priorities.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Must provide a current satisfactory criminal record (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks as a condition of employment.
• CPR/First Aid, Crisis Intervention Training Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to speak Ojibwe an asset