Program Manager, Youth Recovery House

The Bridge Youth & Family Services•Kelowna, BC

22h•CA$94,848 - CA$110,698•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery & Addictions Clinical Program Manager will lead The Bridge’s efforts at the Youth Recovery House to engage youth experiencing substance use struggles in a bed-based withdrawal management and treatment facility. The incumbent ensures that policy, procedures, protocols, programs/curriculum, and standards of care reflect best practices and are consistent with safe and effective care delivery principles. They will provide leadership and clinical supervision to a diverse staff team that includes Program Facilitators, Recovery Care Workers and Registered Nurse support. The incumbent ensures that the day-to-day operations of the services are delivered in accordance with The Bridge’s philosophy, policies, and procedures, and holds the safety and well-being of the people in care as their priority concern. This position provides ongoing clinical & program supervision, performance coaching and evaluation of all program employees, and, as a member of the agency Leadership Team, participates in a variety of agency initiatives and community and agency committees. Additionally, this position also offers a unique opportunity to help build and shape the Youth Recovery House Phase II program as the current site transitions into the new facility this fall. Opening later this year, the purpose-built site has been thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of youth in our community, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of its development from the ground up.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or other related field of study
Training and experience providing evidence-based responses to alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder and concurrent disorder.
Experience working within or leading facility-based/residential services
5+ years of experience working in the addictions/substance use treatment field.
5+ years of experience working with youth and families/caregivers
Professional registration with BCCSW or BCACC
Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
Good time and general management skills.
Ability to work effectively with program staff, volunteers, and non-profit and government groups, agencies and organizations.
Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check
Clean, valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

5+ years of management/leadership/supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead The Bridge’s efforts at the Youth Recovery House to engage youth experiencing substance use struggles in a bed-based withdrawal management and treatment facility.
Ensure policy, procedures, protocols, programs/curriculum, and standards of care reflect best practices and are consistent with safe and effective care delivery principles.
Provide leadership and clinical supervision to a diverse staff team including Program Facilitators, Recovery Care Workers and Registered Nurse support.
Ensure day-to-day operations of the services are delivered in accordance with The Bridge’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Hold the safety and well-being of the people in care as their priority concern.
Provide ongoing clinical & program supervision, performance coaching and evaluation of all program employees.
Participate in a variety of agency initiatives and community and agency committees as a member of the agency Leadership Team.
Help build and shape the Youth Recovery House Phase II program as the current site transitions into the new facility.