Temporary Program Manager-Saskatoon Supported Independent Living
Karis Disability Services · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Visa sponsorship
- No
Oversees supported living programs for individuals with disabilities, ensuring policy compliance, staff support, and holistic care aligned with organizational values. Focuses on relationship-building, growth, and quality-of-life enhancement.
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.
Visit Developmental Services Workforce Initiative to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals.
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.