Description
Porcupine Opportunities Program is dedicated to the belief that all citizens have the right to equal opportunities to participate in community life. P.O.P. lives that belief and accomplishes that mission every day by providing a high quality of service for 35 clients with intellectual disabilities designed to meet their individual needs with a stable, viable, effective and efficient program.
The Program Manager will lead a team of 50 front line vocational and residential staff by reinforcing the philosophy of the program, and fostering a healthy perception of intellectually challenged adults within the community. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager will ensure that all clients and staff are provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential by first identifying and second promoting each individuals: strengths, capabilities, and needs.
Other responsibilities include:
Developing, coordinating, and presenting Personal Program Plans for all clients on a regular basis;
Developing and monitoring all vocational, residential, social, and recreational programs;
Coordinating, supervising, and monitoring the medical needs of clients;
Managing all aspects of leading her/his team including: scheduling requirements, training, mentoring, personal development, and disciplining when required;
Qualifications that are an asset include:
Experience in a related field or the disability sector;
Working knowledge of programing needs for persons with intellectual disabilities;
Related post-secondary education;
Level 3 certification from Community Living Services Delivery or Level 2 certification with the willingness to obtain Level 3.
CPR and First Aid training.
Knowledge and experience working with MS Office programs;
Knowledge of OH&S guidelines;
Demonstrate strong leadership, conflict resolution, decision making skills and multi-tasking ability;
Skills And Abilities
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
