Service Delivery Manager

Community Living BC; Vernon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) seeks a Service Delivery Manager to oversee operations in Vernon or Salmon Arm. The role involves managing service delivery for adults with developmental disabilities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the effective execution of community living services. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience in social services, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension plan

Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of successful leadership experience in social services.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of CLBC services.
• Ensure effective delivery of contracted services for individuals and families.
• Support and mentor staff to enhance capability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or Business Administration / Commerce

Job description

We are honoured to again be selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Term / Status : Permanent / Full time

Classification / Salary : Management Band 4 - position starts at $100,231 to $125,289 annually

Location : City (hybrid within BC after passing a 6-month probationary period )

Team : Vernon or Salmon Arm

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection s .

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity :

As a Service Delivery Manager (SDM), you will manage the day-to-day operations of CLBC services within an assigned service delivery area. The Service Delivery Manager ensures that eligible individuals and families are provided with goal-focused direct support, that services are delivered per CLBC policy, and that complete information on community living services and community-based options is available and provided to individuals and families through a team of professional and administrative staff.

A central function of the SDM role is to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of CLBC contracted services that are fiscally responsible, consistent, and portable to support the safety, security, and well-being of individuals.

Key responsibilities :

• Supporting Facilitators and Analysts to plan for and implement support to families
• Ensuring that contracting of services to agencies is completed
• Overseeing the contract management cycle including contract review, development of work plans and workflow processes, and assessment of effectiveness and contractual consistency
• Promoting CLBC's work towards reconciliation and partnership with Indigenous organizations
• Supporting Facilitators, Analysts, and regional managers in managing emerging issues between CLBC, service providers and individuals and families; focusing on facilitating best outcomes and escalating as needed
• Consulting and advising Facilitators in navigating the complexity and depth of planning with individuals and families
• Supporting Facilitators and Analysts in building relationships with families, individuals and service providers, and coaching to enhance individual capability and depth of practice

While leading and guiding a dynamic team, you'll recruit, train, performance manage, approve leaves and expenses, and handle labour relations matters like discipline and resolving staff grievances.

What you will bring :

• Bachelor of Social Work or Business Administration / Commerce degree with human services orientation or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated successful experience in a leadership position, preferably within social services resource development and contract management within the community living sector
• An equivalent amount of combined education and related experience may be considered

We are also looking for :

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to provide staff with solid direction, guidance, coaching, mentoring, and development
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with people at every level of the organization and key internal and external stakeholders to CLBC
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, including giving presentations
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution on a variety of matters

Benefits : A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including :

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts for travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info :

• Occasional travel to communities within the catchment area, and to Head Office in Vancouver as needed
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license and a clean Driver's Abstract is required
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• At CLBC, we are committed to providing equitable compensation, recognizing that salary negotiation can be a barrier for some groups. We will engage in an objective analysis to determine a starting salary that is grounded in principles of equity and fairness

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