Inclusive Living Program Manager

Program: Inclusive Living – Adult

Job Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: $50,000 - $70,000 annually

Hours of work: 40 hours per week; flexible schedule As well as on call

Closing date: Open until filled

Additional Details:

This position is open to all applicants.

This position is EXEMPT

Title: Program Manager - Excluded

Job Contribution: The Program Manager is responsible for managing one or more programs including residences. They are responsible for supervision, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline of the program team(s). They provide leadership to the team(s) They ensure that the day-to-day operations of each assigned program are efficient and effective and in keeping with inclusion Powell River’s policies and philosophy and the requirements of the contract with the funder. They provide leadership and direction to the staff providing direct support in the programs where they are assigned and ensures that the vision, values, philosophy and strategic goals of inclusion Powell River are a reality in the lives of the individuals. They are a dedicated and knowledgeable member of a comprehensive organization wide support team that works together to provide leadership and direction to the agency. They may provide direct services to individuals living in the homes and in programs as needed. They are familiar with and participates in ensuring that the strategic goals of the agency are met.

Division: Inclusive Services

Reporting: The Program Manager reports to the Director of Inclusive Services

Grid: Excluded Position

General Accountabilities:

All employees of inclusion powell river are required:

• To create opportunities for everyone to reach their potential.
• To act congruently with the mission, vision, values and code of ethics of inclusion Powell River as articulated in detailed in inclusion Policy 2.01 and 2.06.
• To act in accordance with inclusion Powell River policy.
• To always do their best.
• To work cooperatively with others.
• To carry out assigned work.
• To inform their supervisor about their progress on tasks. Is it better or worse than expected.
• If uncertain employees are to ask their supervisor to clarify their expectations.

Inspirational Leadership Attributes

inclusion powell river believes that the following leadership attributes are key to the success of the organization. These are the qualities that are necessary for being a successful leader at inclusion powell river.

• Collaborator
• Coachable
• Encouraging and motivating
• Demonstrates the organizational values

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the community and residential support worker.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and develop positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of theory, principles and practices of the community living sector, with an emphasis on the development of personal networks for clients served.
• Demonstrates aptitude and willingness to participate positively in the management of the organization.
• Proven ability to provide leadership, including the ability to coach and mentor staff in the provision of high-quality care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of group process and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of progressive discipline processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of performance management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human rights issues.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time and general management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of group process and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to use personal computer and appropriate software effectively to complete work on time. This includes at a minimum data entry, scheduling and HR management systems, proficient in Microsoft programs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Post-Secondary Education in a Human Services field or a Community Support Worker Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working regularly with individuals with intellectual disabilities and three (3) years of progressive senior management experience is required.

Additional Information and Requirements

• Criminal Record Search (renewable every 5 years)
• TB test
• Valid unrestricted Class 5 BC driver’s license
• Valid Work Safe BC approved First Aid Certificate
• Access to a safe, well-maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to a safe, well-maintained vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 driver's licence (required)

Work Location: In person