Supportive living manager

Better Choice Group Homes Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Drug, Dental, Paramedical, Vision, and Travel)

Casual dress

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Empowering work environment

Job summary

A supportive living organization seeks an Executive Director to oversee operations and ensure quality care for residents. The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will implement care plans, support staff, manage budgets, and ensure a safe environment for residents. This position offers professional development opportunities and competitive health benefits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in supportive living or related fields.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supportive living or related environments.
• Demonstrated experience in applied behavioral analysis.
• Strong knowledge of MCCSS regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of supportive living homes.
• Provide leadership to support staff and management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with families, staff, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Problem-Solving

Crisis Intervention Training

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Executive Director at Tamec Care Staffing Services

Company Description

As the Supportive Living Manager of Better Choice Group Homes Incorporated (BCGHI), you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the well‑being of people supported within supportive living homes. This role requires strong leadership skills, empathy, and a deep understanding of Applied Behavioural Analysis Interventions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervision and Leadership
   • Provide strong leadership to a team of direct support professionals, behaviour analysts and behaviour analyst assistants, including hiring, training, and performance management.
   • Create a positive and supportive work environment that fosters teamwork and professional growth.
2. Person‑Centered Care and Support
   • Develop and implement individualized personal support plans, (PSP/POC) care plans and protocols for people in service, in collaboration with other professionals and interest holders.
   • Monitor progress and behaviour of persons supported and work collaboratively with the Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and provide input as necessary to ensure overall safety and well‑being.
   • Provide direct care and support to people receiving services, including assistance with daily activity schedules and personal care.
3. Administrative Duties
   • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of care and services provided to persons supported, including progress notes, incident reports, and medication administration records.
   • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including those related to health, safety, and privacy.
   • Manage budgets and resources effectively to meet all operational needs of the home.
4. Communication and Collaboration
   • Communicate effectively with people supported, their families, staff, and external interest holders to ensure coordinated care and support.
   • Collaborate with other professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and medical professionals, to address the comprehensive needs of people supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Prior experience working in a supportive living setting or similar setting, with demonstrated experience in applied behavioural analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards governing supportive living home operations.
• Experience with and sound knowledge of MCCSS regulatory requirements – Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008 (SIPDDA) and Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) – along with Quality Assurance Management (QAM) requirements related to supportive living services.
• SMG‑ Crisis Intervention Training.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of a Better Choice Group Homes Incorporated recognized pharmacology course.
• Criminal Records Check – Broad Record Check (BRC).
• Use protective equipment and wear protective devices or clothing that the employer deems as required, including the use of fit‑tested N95 respirator and/or similar equipment.
• All prospective BCGHI employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full COVID‑19 vaccination (two doses), as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment.

Additional Information

This position requires at times working evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as participating in on‑call responsibilities. The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to crisis situations is essential.

Job Details

Job type: Full‑time

Shift and schedule: Weekends and evenings as needed

Location: Orangeville, Brampton, and Vaughan, ON

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Drug, Dental, Paramedical, Vision, and Travel)
• Casual dress
• Paid time off
• Participation as a member of a solution‑focused and inclusive team
• Training, support and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work empowering people of all abilities

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Better Choice Group Homes Incorporated will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for your interest in our organization but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.