Director of Services

Director of Services I Abbotsford, BC

You are seeking for a new role in supporting people with diverse abilities, where your organizational and leadership skills can shine. You are passionate about creating strong partnerships, advancing strategic growth, and ensuring high-quality services. You recognize that supporting and empowering people with diverse abilities requires a strong commitment to service excellence, a collaborative culture, and effective systems to enhance service delivery.

At Bethesda, we create community among the people we support. This community extends to their families and our surrounding communities. We believe we are all interdependent as we experience life together, and by bringing us all together in relationship, we are made stronger. In this way, we can do more, dream more, and fulfill more. Together we thrive.

Do you have a heart for this vision and the skill to step into a new and challenging role? The Director of Services position may be the next step in your journey.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Director of Services will be joining a highly collaborative and supportive team of professionals. You will participate in the team’s efforts to further develop and enhance services of an ever-expanding organization.

This position takes a leading role in overseeing our resources in the Fraser Valley. It assumes full responsibility of supervising and supporting assigned resource managers who oversee various services, ensuring that desired objectives are met. This is a full-time position, available in April 2025. It is ideal for an experienced leader who has worked directly with people who have disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary: $85,072 – $93,288
• Excellent extended benefits package
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Relocation package available

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and monitor resource managers to ensure quality operations of Bethesda’s resources and proper support to people receiving services
• Screen, interview, and recommend people for placement into appropriate service areas
• Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, and in services and resource development for the agency
• Coordinate and conduct staff training and career development
• Lead Human Resources functions in the Fraser Valley including labour relations, staff performance and investigations, and recruitment
• Participate in ongoing development and implementation of services policies and procedures
• Liaise with community resources and government workers
• Complete funding proposals and assessments
• Oversee and maintain reporting systems
• Ensure the agency achieves and maintains accreditation
• Oversee the agency emergency preparedness plan and risk management
• Communicate accurately and fully with supervisor
• Attend meetings as required
• Share on call responsibilities with other Director of Services

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Personal values in line with Bethesda’s Christian foundations and Guiding Principles
• Proven leadership experience in a non-profit organization, preferably in a senior leadership role
• Previous experience working with people living with disabilities preferred. Bethesda also welcomes candidates with a background in other similar settings, such as seniors living, affordable housing, social services, and healthcare. An understanding and ability to deliver person-centred supports and services is a must
• A degree in Social Service field preferred
• Agreement and personal commitment to Bethesda’s Statement of Faith & Community Good Neighbor Focus
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills, with a high level of personal integrity, initiative and maturity
• Excellent communication, mediation, and assessment skills
• Advanced levels of written communication skills required for writing proposals, reports, etc.
• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Excellent computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems
• Willingness to be available for flexible working hours and access to own vehicle
• Standard requirements (Criminal Record Check, Medical Clearance, ICBC Driving Record, Immunization Records)

JOB CONTEXT:

We are welcoming of applicants who desire to lead a team that values communication, trust and healthy working relationships. This position is ideal for a well-organized, mature professional who has a heart for serving.

Bethesda’s ministry is a Christian faith-based service.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: April 04, 2025

Interested applicants may apply online at bethesdabc.com/careers/  or submit a resume, cover  letter and references to the Chief Operations and Human Resources Officer via email (careers@bethesdabc.com)  or mail  to 2775 Emerson St, Abbotsford BC V2T 4H8. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Applicants should reference posting #816.