Competition Number:

24831-FTPM

Job Number:

J0826-0242

Job Title:

Program Manager - Abbotsford Resilient Support Home

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

City:

Abbotsford

Province / State:

British Columbia

Hours of Work Per Week:

35

Scheduled Days Each Week:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Scheduled Hours:

0900-1600

Number Of Positions:

1

Hiring Manager Name & Title:

Marissa Taylor - Program Director

Compensation:

$38.00 - $46.00/Hour

The Program

This September 2026 Taproot will be opening this new group home in the Abbotsford area. This home supports four (4) individuals with developmental disabilities. The Home Based Community Inclusion services are intended to ensure the persons serviced supported in the home receive the ongoing support they require to participate in the community in a meaningful way. Some of the activities may include all the residents of the home while other activities may require more of an individualized approach. These services are designed to support persons served to have rich lives within the community and any supports provided will take into consideration the persons served current behavioural, mental health and other disability-related needs, support preferences, and their goals.

The Position

The program manager provides operational and administrative direction for the development, implementation and day-to-day management of the program in this CARF-accredited agency. This position provides leadership in the delivery of person served care with a focus on individualization and integration of services. The role is responsible for administration, financial, employee and community relations and care delivery outcomes. The program manager participates in agency decision making and is the primary liaison with the contracting body.

The manager will work closely with individuals and their families to ensure a person-centred approach that minimizes any disruption experienced during the move to the new resource. The Manager should have experience with a trauma informed practice and Positive Behavior Support framework. This would include demonstrated Positive Behaviour Support skills, experience, and training. The Manager should have experience mitigating and responding to property damage as result of the persons served behavioural response escalation cycle.

Schedule:
One (1) permanent, full-time position available, working 35 hours per week:
• Monday through Friday 0900-1600, hours may vary to meet the needs of the program
• Requires the full ability to perform on-call duties, which may include weekends, statutory holidays and evenings.
• Initial hours will be 35 hours per week and that will increase once the home reaches full capacity

In Your Role You Will

Manage / oversee a number of areas that include:

Administration
• Participate in long-term planning and visioning for the program and organization, contributing to the development of goals, objectives, and strategies to achieve organizational success.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses. Utilizes data to evaluate program effectiveness and make informed decisions about future planning and improvements.
• Ensures personnel administration is completed and monitored to established agency, licensing, funder, and CARF standards.

Employee Relations
• Develop highly engaged staff and ensure optimal levels of qualified staff are available through the recruitment, screening, and hiring process.
• Provides coaching, mentorship and supervision of staff in performance and conduct, assigning work, training, growth opportunities and promotions, and team building activities to motivate employees to peak performance and productivity
• Evaluates and conducts regular performance conversations with staff, ensuring feedback is clear, constructive, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage employee/labour relations, conflict, concerns, compliance with provincial employment standards, applicable collective agreements, policies and ensuring a positive, safe work environment. Addresses and handles disputes, policy violations, misconduct, performance management and other concerns in a timely manner. Determines disciplinary actions and participates in decisions on staff terminations ensuring appropriate processes are followed.
• Responsible for cooperative management and union relationships, this includes resolving grievances and participating in labour management meetings and union negotiations.

Service Delivery
• Promote a safe, structured, and predictable environment that reduces conflict and enhances child and adult development.
• Design, implement and evaluate programs that support the developmental needs of children and adult individuals; while incorporating family involvement and trauma-informed care practices.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment where staff are empowered to build strong, positive relationships with children and adult individuals.
• Lead the development of strategies that mitigate potential trauma triggers and create a healing environment for individual in care.

Public/Community Relations
• Represent the program and/or agency at various interagency forums, as well as to the media, government agencies, families/caregivers, funding bodies, and/or the general public/local community; network with other agencies, organizations, individuals and community groups for the benefit of the service recipients and program, including participation on community boards, committees and professional groups.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage on pager or cell.
• A complete and detailed list of key responsibilities can be available at time of interview.

***Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
• A degree in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field with educational preparation for the roles of manager and administrator.
• Minimum of three years in a similar facility or program, with at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
• Must have specific experience with financial and human resource management.
• Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driver's abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance

Other Requirements:
• Prior experience in Trauma Informed Practices
• Prior experience in implementing Behavioural Interventions
• Successful criminal record/vulnerable sector check.
• Successful candidate must sign an oath of confidentiality, a conflict of interest statement, abuse protocols, and a code of ethics statement

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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