Program Manager - 6 month contract - Jobs in Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9S 3C9

Job Description

The Staffed Home Program Manager must possess the personality and skills to interact respectfully with supported individuals, maintaining their dignity and individuality. They are responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring each person receives support for independence, learning, and self-expression based on their abilities and choices.You will•Ensure all professional program plans are implemented, regularly reviewed and updated in consideration of the total needs of each supported person•Promote active advocacy for each person living in the home•Ensure the supported persons are provided assistance and instruction as required in all aspects of their daily lives•Ensure the persons have realistic choices in community recreational and leisure activities and that these activities are explored, evaluated and maintained on an individual basis•Support persons in the development and maintenance of family and personal relationships•Act as a liaison between persons’ homes, families and community resources•Monitor HSE of the supported persons and ensure preventative techniques are in place•Ensure that the home is maintained in a neat and clean state at all times•Be supportive and provide guidelines to staff in their contact with the supported persons,their families, friends and community resources•Recruit, provide orientation to, schedule and evaluate personnel•Evaluate each team member’s progress annually in writing; provide follow-up, direction and discipline where necessary•Provide direction, guidance and support for team members to manage conflict openly and constructively•Motivate, lead and establish a positive and creative tone for the Program/Service•Schedule and attend staff meetings on a regular basis and to attend and participate in other meetings as required•Meet with the Regional Manager and/or Directors as required•Develop, in conjunction with the Directors, and maintain the Program/Service in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures•Ensure the personnel, payroll and financial records are maintained as required•Participate in the development and monitoring of the annual budget for the Program/Service in consultation with the Directors•Ensure all Licensing Standards and Regulations are metWhat you bring•Post-secondary Certificate/Diploma in the community social services/health care field or Bachelor’s degree in social services or equivalent•Certificate/Diploma in Management Training• A minimum of four years of experience in a related field with at least two years of managerial experience•Must be willing to get a Criminal Records Search•Current first-aid and CPR certification•Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s license. If driving a commercial company vehicle, a Class 4 license is required.•Any qualifications or skills required of the Licensing Officer or the funding bodyWhat we offer

• On-the-job training including MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
• Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.
• Career development opportunities
• An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement
• A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team

We believe that a strong commitment to diversityamp; inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.#RECPCCRI2024Powered by JazzHR