Temporary Program Manager-Saskatoon Supported Independent Living

Karis Disability Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is seeking a Program Manager to ensure the overall effectiveness of one or more locations. The role focuses on promoting our Service Principles by strengthening relationships, promoting citizenship, and valuing each person’s gifts and self-determination.

It includes implementing policy and creating an environment that supports both people served and staff. The successful candidate will assist Direct Support Professionals in meeting client needs, promoting growth, and

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Valid Sask. Full Class 5 Drivers License and access to reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
• Three and a half years in developmental services and six months on the job (preferred).
• Three year Degree-Developmental Services Worker Diploma Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall effectiveness of one or more Karis Disability Services locations.
• Promote service principles by enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, and valuing people’s gifts.
• Assist Direct Support Professionals in meeting the needs of people who use services, promoting growth and improving quality of life.

Education

Developmental Services Worker Diploma

Bachelor or higher degree (preferred)

Job description

The Program Manager ensures the overall effectiveness of one or more Karis Disability Services locations. They seek to promote and model Karis Disability Services’ Service Principles by enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, valuing people’s gifts, recognizing self-determination, encouraging growth and development, and recognizing the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each person’s intrinsic value. They implement organizational policy and establishes an environment for supported individuals and employees in keeping with Karis Disability Services Values, Vision, and Mission. The Program Manager is required to assist the Direct Support Professionals in meeting the needs of the people who use services, promoting growth and enhancing quality of life.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedules and various locations
• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Valid Sask. Full Class 5 Drivers License and access to reliable transportation
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Preferred

• Three and a half years in developmental services and six months on the job
• Three year Degree-Developmental Services Worker Diploma Preferred

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.