Manager, Services & Community Development (Employment) - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Manager, Services & Community Development (Employment)(Permanent) - Location Negotiable - 2022.284 - Vancouver, BCWe are proud to be selected as one of B.C.s Top Employers for 2022!If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Lives filled with possibilities in welcoming communities. More than just a job, CLBC is about compassion, commitment, contribution, collaboration and community.The Role:As the Manager of Services & Community Development (Employment) at CLBC, you will be responsible for managing the relationship between CLBC and British Columbias Employment and Business Development Sectors to strategize, plan, coordinate, integrate and advance access to employment for CLBC-eligible individuals. This includes initiating, nurturing, and sustaining positive working relationships with local, regional, and provincial employment organizations, community-based organizations, provincial and federal government ministries and departments, employment associations, and other employment and business development sector stakeholders. You will further liaise and partner with other CLBC divisions, sector service providers, families, and self-advocates to ensure CLBC funded services and supports are effective, accessible, consistent, and accountable, in all regions. This role does requires a high level of emotional and relational intelligence and represents CLBC at employment and sector meetings across the province and nationally/ internationally as required.Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking community engagement and outreach to identify innovative ideas and promising practices associated with employment and business development opportunities as related to CLBC-eligible individuals
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and understanding of formal and informal agreements between CLBC and employment/business development sector partners including:
• Leading and supporting the development of initiatives that increase access to appropriate employment options for CLBC-eligible individuals
• Ensuring the Service Delivery & Innovation Division Employment Team fulfills its mandate including effective management of CLBCs
• L.I.F.E. program
• Recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff that are hired for the Service Delivery & Innovation Division Employment Team and assigned projects
• Leading activities and initiatives to advance CLBCs strategic direction and operations Managing initiatives and projects from initiation to closure
• Taking an active approach to risk management

This role will also be responsible for managing a budget, inclusive of human resources, of approximately $1,000,000 to $2,000,000.Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree, preferably in, Career or Employment development, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or Counselling
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in the employment development field with demonstrated community development experience
• Experience in working with adults with intellectual disabilities and barriers to employment preferred
• A relevant professional designation is preferred. This includes Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor/Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC/CCRC), Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator (CCVE), or other related vocational/employment certification
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered Proven ability to manage and deliver in an environment of uncertainty
• Sound ability to navigate a complex and ever-evolving changing environment Ability to manage and deal with ambiguity
• Strongly driven and results-oriented

Benefits:You will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• extended health and dental
• a BC Public Service Pension plan
• generous vacation and special leave to help you achieve work/life balance personal days
• paid parental/adoption leave
• life insurance, salary protection for sick days, and if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a health and wellness incentive program.
• Professional development programs provide continuous learning and the opportunity for professional development and skill-building

Travel and Flexibility: This position can be located in Vancouver, Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, or Kamloops. Utilizing a hybrid working model, this position combines on-site in office work with work-from-home flexibility. Regular overnight travel as required to all communities within the catchment area of Community Living BC). Use of own vehicle on expenses. Possession of a Class 5 drivers license and a clean drivers abstract is required.Additional Info:This position is posted to fill a new vacancyTerm/Status: Permanent/Full timeClassification/Salary: This position is under exclusion reviewThe health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.Closing date: December 23, 2022!Submit a resume and cover letter through our online application system to the attention of Jaimie Willows. Resumes received by other methods will not be considered.www.communitylivingbc.ca/careersSuccessful applicants are subject to a criminal record review check. Community Living BC is an equal opportunity employer.Education : Bachelor’s degreeExperience : 5 years or moreQuick Apply

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