Program Manager
Pacific Coast Community Resources
- Kelowna, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The values and principles of inclusive community living
- Providing person-centred services that respect the person’s choice and dignity
- Ensuring cultural diversity and lifestyle choices are recognized and incorporated when developing supports
- Empowering people with disabilities to live the life they envision
- Monitor program delivery, planning, and organizational leadership
- Act as a community liaison and coordinate special projects as assigned
- Report to the Regional Manager and Directors
- Demonstrate ability to manage and supervise multi/interdisciplinary teams using strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills
- Manage multiple projects with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism
- Use sound judgment and be able to perform well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Conceptualize new programs and services and experience in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing community-based activities and programs in a collaborative manner
- Provide services in a manner that supports and reflects positive cultural practices
- Use highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
- Recruit, provide orientation to, schedule and evaluate personnel
- Provide direction, guidance and support for team members to manage conflict openly and constructively
- Schedule and attend staff meetings and attend and participate in other meetings as required
- Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for families, representatives and community members
- Ensure the home is maintained in a neat and clean state at all times
- A degree in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field with educational preparation for the role of manager/administrator
- Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a health management role required
- Knowledge of Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators
- Knowledge of provincial, federal, and Indigenous organizations
- Standard First Aid with CPR certificate
- Knowledge of complex behaviour, and health-needs management
- Possess a satisfactory physician’s assessment of fitness to work
- All current vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccination as mandated by the PHO
- Satisfactory criminal record and MCFD HUB clearance
- Have a valid driver's license, access to a safe and reliable vehicle and the ability to travel
- A belief in the humanity of all people
- On-the-job training including MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
- 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