Position: Resources Program Manager Status: Permanent full-time; Excluded Department: Resources Location: 3284 East Broadway, Vancouver BC Salary: $128,419.46 to $142,148.57Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to FridayPosted: November 4, 2026 ; Closing: Open until filled
The mandate of the Resources program is to provide safe alternate care that promotes the well-being and cultural identity of Indigenous children. Children's best interests are at the center of the work. The Resources program recruits, assesses, trains, and supports caregivers to join the child's circle and provide care that meets the child's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. The Resources program provides support and respite caregiving services that enable children to remain living at home with their families, and full-time caregiving services to children who cannot live at home. The program supports caregivers to keep children in relationship with their parents, families, and communities, to strive to return children home to their parents, families, and communities, and to stay part of the circle after the child has left the caregiving home.
The Resources Program Manager responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day management and operations of the Resources program with respect to its mandate above and working collaboratively across program areas.
- Being actively involved in various committees, planning, organizing, leading, directing and restorative supervision, controlling, contract management & negotiations, audit & program evaluation, cross program collaboration, program linkages, occupational health & safety, as well as Restorative Indigenous Child Welfare practice.
- Overall coordination of contracted services which includes: monitoring support to caregivers' contracts.
- Providing expertise to program managers within the society to ensure the effective and efficient use of contracted services.
This position provides ongoing program evaluation, policy development, implementation, and training of staff to ensure congruency with a trauma informed approach to services for children, youth, and families within the VACFSS child and family service system. The successful applicant will manage the program's strategic priorities including program planning, accountability to agency standards & policies, budget tracking & management, staffing, and partnership with the community with the goal of securing homes to meet the needs of Indigenous children.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time, consistent with the qualifications and experience for a management position. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
A comprehensive position profile will be available to candidates shortlisted for the position.
INDIGENOUS CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:- Relational Engagement
- Leadership
- Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
- Emotional Competency
- Resilience
- Cultural, Spiritual Expression
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a bachelor's degree in a related human services field, required.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or a master's degree in a related discipline, preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Indigenous Child Welfare, including at least five (5) years of delegated Resource Social Worker experience or an equivalent delegated child welfare practice role.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs, budgets, contracts, and financial reporting.
- Experience leading caregiver resource programs, including caregiver recruitment, assessment, approval, training, and ongoing support for foster, kinship, and other caregiver homes.
- Strong knowledge of Indigenous child welfare practice, relevant legislation, delegation standards, and culturally responsive service delivery.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, caregivers, government partners, service providers, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including change management, quality improvement, and program oversight.
- Training and experience in clinical supervision, coaching, and staff development.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in caregiver recruitment and resource development, as well as contract management and oversight of specialized residential, treatment, and community-based resources.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum C3 Delegation required.
- Successful candidates must be willing and able to complete C6 Delegation training.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.
- Successful completion and maintenance of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Successful completion and maintenance of a Local Criminal Record Check.
- Ability to travel throughout the service region as required.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:- Strong knowledge of Child, Family and Community Services Act and related legislation, policies, provincial and government systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
BENEFITS: - Extended health and dental
- Group life and AD&D
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- 100% employer-paid premium
- 4 weeks of vacation (starting)
- Public Service Pension Plan
- Access to VACFSS' Staff Support Counselor
- Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
Situated on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Selílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and Stó:lō nations.
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