Program Manager - Sudbury

Karis Disability Services•Sudbury, ON

4d•CA$35 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

This Program Manager role is a permanent, full-time position based in Sudbury. The Program Manager will lead the Intensive Support Residence (ISR), also known as ESIL, which provides services for individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction issues. The role requires enhanced knowledge, skills, and experience in this specific area. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of Karis Disability Services locations, promoting and modeling the organization's Service Principles. This includes enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, valuing people's gifts, recognizing self-determination, encouraging growth and development, and providing holistic supports. They will implement organizational policy, establish an environment aligned with Karis Disability Services' Values, Vision, and Mission, and assist Direct Support Professionals in meeting the needs of service users to promote growth and enhance quality of life. The role also involves building communities of belonging in accordance with Karis Disability Services' core values: Valuing People, Fostering Belonging, Serving Others, and Respecting Gifts. The Program Manager must uphold the organization's Values, Vision, and Mission, demonstrating high standards of courtesy, respect, and integrity in all interactions.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in developmental services
At least 6 months of Program Manager experience, preferably with Karis or a similar organization
Completion of a 3-year university degree
Certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR
Valid driver’s license
Completion of supervisory or management training/courses
Strong organizational skills and advanced computer proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge of behaviour supports, mental health, and addictions
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities related to team success, safety, and service delivery
Ability to physically perform all duties and adhere to program-specific protocols and requirements (e.g., Safe Management)

Nice To Haves

Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Ensures the overall effectiveness of one or more Karis Disability Services locations.
Promotes and models Karis Disability Services’ Service Principles.
Enhances relationships, promotes citizenship, values people’s gifts, recognizes self-determination, encourages growth and development, and recognizes the need for holistic supports.
Implements organizational policy and establishes an environment for supported individuals and employees in keeping with Karis Disability Services Values, Vision, and Mission.
Assists the Direct Support Professionals in meeting the needs of the people who use services, promoting growth and enhancing quality of life.
Helps build communities of belonging in accordance with the core Values of Karis Disability Services.
Respects and upholds the Values, Vision, and Mission of Karis Disability Services.
Demonstrates the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in dealings with people using services, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders.