Resource Manager (Full Time)

Langley 

WHAT YOU BRING 

Are you a natural leader with a mindset for helping others thrive? We’re seeking a resource manager who is committed to fostering inclusive communities where people of all abilities can flourish.  The ideal candidate will lead with a compassionate heart, leveraging their organizational abilities and leadership acumen to shape a healthy and thriving workplace culture.  

With your background supporting people with disabilities, you establish close bonds with those you support, creating an environment of mutual respect and meaningful connections. You are energized by engaging staff teams and seeing employees develop their full potential. You demonstrate organizational and leadership skills where your contributions are recognized and make a difference.  

At Bethesda, we encourage choice and independence, while meeting the health and safety needs of each person.  We work with each person, their family, and circle of support to help them discover their unique gifts and experience belonging in community. 

If you have a proven track record of effective leadership and a passion for supporting and empowering people with disabilities, we want to hear from you! 

JOB OVERVIEW 

As resource manager for a staffed home, you will join a team where the staff, families and people receiving services have a culture of supporting, celebrating, and enriching the interconnectedness of our communities. Your job is to develop person-centred support and inclusion opportunities for the people who participate in our services. You will create a workplace that supports and empowers staff to care for and support people receiving services and their families, and you will maintain administration systems to ensure effective and accountable operations. 

As part of your role, you will walk alongside people with diverse abilities, helping them with daily living skills, encouraging their growth, and celebrating goals reached. 

This is a full-time position available immediately. It is ideal for experienced leaders who have worked directly with people who have disabilities. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Competitive salary: $74,880 – $78,208. 
• Hiring bonus: $100 at time of hire, another $200 after 1 year of continuous employment and completion of all job requirements.
• Excellent extended benefits package 
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start. 
• Ongoing training and leadership professional development opportunities. For more information, see https://bethesdabc.com/leadership-training. 
• Exclusive employee discounts on a range of products and services through a Perkopolis account. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee and coordinate the support and care of people with diverse abilities in a home setting. 
• Provide growth-oriented social, recreational and leisure activities within the community. 
• Provide training and oversight of positive behaviour supports and delegated health care tasks as required by resource. 
• Implement life skills training. 
• Explore vocational and volunteer opportunities for the people receiving services. 
• Create a welcoming space where relationships among people, staff, families, and community partners are intentional and purposeful. 
• Facilitate external professional supports and community partnerships. 
• Meet all health and safety standards. 
• Administer budgets and report to a director. 
• Be available on-call to handle emergencies and assist staff. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• A willingness to support people with diverse abilities. 
• A philosophy of care in line with Bethesda’s Christian foundations and guiding principles. 
• Proven leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people who have diverse abilities, their families, friends, staff, community, and extended support networks. 
• Standard requirements (criminal record check, medical clearance, B.C. Class 4 driver’s license [minimum Class 5 required upon hire], TB screening, ICBC driving record, immunization history). 
• Full COVID-19 immunization. 
• Strong organizational and assessment skills with a high level of personal integrity and initiative. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to teach and train staff. 
• Experience working with people with disabilities (including complex medical needs, and mental health, and behavioural support) preferred. Bethesda also welcomes candidates with strong leadership experience and/or 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.
• Education background in a social services field preferred. 

JOB CONTEXT 

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

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Until position is filled. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested applicants may apply online at bethesdabc.com/careers/ or submit a resume, cover letter, and references to the chief human resources officer via email (Careers@BethesdaBC.com) or mail to 2775 Emerson Street, Abbotsford BC V2T 4H8. 

Applicants should reference posting #845.