Program Supervisor, Full Time

Taproot Community Support Services; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Port Alberni is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee the daily operations and support the program for individuals with diverse abilities. The ideal candidate has experience in program development, staff supervision, and community engagement. They will be responsible for training staff, ensuring program standards are met, and promoting public awareness. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering inclusion and support for all participants.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Work/life balance

Competitive wages and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a similar facility or program, including at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
• Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop the program in consultation with the program manager.
• Oversee the day to day operation of the program.
• Supervise program staff and contractors.

Skills

Supervision

Program development

Communication

Training

Community engagement

Education

Degree or Diploma in humanities or social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation, we harness business for good. Since 1983 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five shared values: we are stronger together, we lead with optimism, we embrace challenges, we respect every voice, and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Taproot in Port Alberni provides individualized 24-hour support for children/youth and adults with a variety of specialized and/or complex needs.

In our passion to improve lives and develop life skills, we encourage inclusion and participation through community, life skill coaching, career development and family supports.

Our Services Include

• Supporting youth in recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them trauma informed care within resource homes.
• Community-based supports for adults with diverse abilities.
• Home-based supports for adults with diverse abilities.
• Home Share programs for adults with diverse abilities.
• Life skills development supports for both youth transitioning to adult services as well as adults with diverse abilities.
• Outreach supports for youth and adults that are supported with life skills, self-help skills, employment, and more.

The Position

The Program Supervisor position will oversee the day to day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, adhere to program policies, guidelines and best practices, and meet program standards and licensing requirements. The Program Supervisor will assist with recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and monitoring. In addition to completing supervision tasks, supporting contractors as required, managing the program budgets, allocation of funds and on-call processes. This position reports to the Program Manager.

Scheduling

One (1) Permanent Full-Time position working 40 hours per week.

• Friday through Tuesday 0800-1600
• Will be required to provide on-call and after hours support as needed

In Your Role You Will

• Plan and develop the program in consultation with the program manager, and plans and implements program activities and special events.
• Formulate program policies and procedures and evaluates the program in consultation with the supervisor.
• Oversee the day to day operation of the program by ensuring that: the necessary facilities and equipment are in place; program policies, guidelines and best practices are adhered to; and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Supervise/oversee program staff and contractors by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback on performance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of program staff and contractors by performing duties such as screening applicants, participating in interview panels, and making hiring recommendations.
• Schedule program staff and sets up placements according to program requirements.
• Orient, determine the need for, and provide training to program staff, contractors, volunteers and practicum students.
• Promote public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaise with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program, and represent the agency and/or program in external events.
• Maintain related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting service recipients or on Taproot business.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage on pager or cell phone as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
• 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 or Diploma in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field.
• Minimum of three years in a similar facility or program, including at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
• Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
• Experience with basic sign language and/or alternative communication strategies training or experience an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to use common computer applications required.
• Food Safe food hygiene and sanitation and WHMIS (or willing to obtain within probationary period).
• MANDT or Non-violent crisis intervention (or willing to obtain within probationary period).

Other Requirements

• Successful candidate must sign an oath of confidentiality, a conflict of interest statement, abuse protocols, and a code of ethics statement

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Employee ownership from day one through our EOT, with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends
• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• A values-driven workplace — as a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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