Manager | Permanent Full Time - #2115

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Vancouver is seeking a Manager for their Community Programs. This role involves ensuring a home-like environment for individuals with developmental disabilities, facilitating training, and overseeing recruitment and budgets. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Sciences, supervisory experience, and a commitment to supporting client development. The position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a residential setting.
• 3 years of experience in an adult training program.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs.
• Experience working in Geriatric care and knowledge of Dementia preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the group home provides a comfortable living space.
• Facilitate training, hiring, and recruitment.
• Follow and maintain a budget.
• Encourage participation of family and friends in clients' lives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Positive behavior support

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences

Degree or Diploma in training people with developmental disabilities

Job description

Since 1952, Developmental Disabilities Association has been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We have an amazing opportunity for a Manager in one of our Vancouver Community Programs. This talented and motivated leader ensures that the residence provides a home-like setting which creates a comfortable living space with opportunities for each individual to develop life skills to the limits of their desire and potential. This role encourages the active participation of parents, siblings and outside friends in the lives of the clients. Responsibilities include team leadership & management, facilitating training, hiring & recruitment and following and maintaining a budget. Come see what we’re all about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for our latest blogs and then connect with us on social and say hello!

JOB TITLE: Manager | #2115
SERVICE AREA: Living Options
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
START DATE: January 15, 2026
TERM/STATUS: Permanent Full Time
SCHEDULE/HRS: Monday 08:00-15:30, Tuesday 08:00-15:30, Wednesday 09:00-16:30, Thursday 10:00-17:30, Friday 09:00-16:30 // 37.5 hrs per week
HOURLY WAGE: $36.84 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE

The Manager ensures the group home setting provides a home-like, comfortable living space and opportunities for individuals to develop life skills to their desire and potential.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences and/or degree or diploma in training people with developmental disabilities.
• 2 years of experience in a residential setting, 3 years of experience in an adult training program.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Must be able to perform lifts and transfers of 40lbs.
• Experience working in Geriatric care and knowledge of Dementia preferred.
• Positive behavior support training preferred.

Standard requirements of the Manager include:

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• TB Test Clearance
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Willingness to obtain an Unrestricted Class 4 Driver's License during probation period
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English written and verbal communication
• Basic computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities

*This position requires Union Membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.