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Location: Squamish Start date: As soon as possible
Nature of position: Permanent, Full-Time Hours of Work: 40 hrs/wk; Tues-Thurs 8am-
Compensation: $33.77 4pm, Fri 12:30-8:30pm, Sat 7am-3pm
Position posted on: August 14, 2024
ABOUT SSCS:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and
established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area -
from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to
Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development,
childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth
services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support
our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS
served 6900 individuals and families in our region.
Contribution:
Oversees the day-to-day operations of the residence, provides ongoing supervision of staff
and evaluates program policies. The supervisor develops and maintains a homelike
environment for the residents, provides leadership and coordination to the staff who
implement the program and ensures that the operation of the residence fits the philosophy
and standards of the organization. The Supervisor’s work reflects the principles of inclusion,
self-determination, recognition of individual need for personal satisfaction, meaningful life
and maximizing independence.
Qualifications:
1. Diploma in a related human / social service field or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience.
2. Three (3) years recent related experience working with adults living with a
developmental disability or additional needs.
3. One (1) year recent supervisory experience.
4. Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License
5. Valid First Aid Certificate
Job skills and abilities:
1. Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
3. Demonstrated supervisory skills including ability to mediate and motivate staff.
4. Ability to facilitate community inclusion and accessibility.
5. Computer literacy.
Responsibilities:
1. Develops, implements and evaluates residence goals, objectives, policies and
procedures and ensures the required standards are maintained. Ensures adherence
to agency policies and procedures. Identifies both physical and program needs of
the residence to management and/or appropriate authority. Plans with staff for
changes.
2. Schedules, supervises and evaluates residence staff and monitors daily operations.
Assists in recruiting and selecting of staff and provides guidance, training and
orientation on policies, procedures, techniques, report preparation or other matters
arising in the residence. Identifies the needs of staff for professional development.
3. Provides leadership, guidance and participates with staff, families and others in
planning and providing of individual service plans for residents. Participates in health
care case conferencing in consultation with management. Prepares related
documents and reports.
4. Ensures that the medical and psychiatric needs of the residents are adequately met
and that the individual medication profiles are up to date, strictly followed and
supervised.
5. Facilitates staff communication by scheduling staff meetings on a regular basis and
by maintaining a staff communication log.
6. Monitors management of residents’ funds and household budget and provides
guidance to staff on all spending decisions and documentation procedures.
7. Ensures adequate supervision and support is provided to volunteers and student
placements.
8. Liaises with the community, government, families, officials, professionals, and
organization staff and promotes community involvement in the program.
9. Ensures the cleanliness, safety, security and maintenance of the residence in
accordance with licensing standards either directly or through delegation to staff.
10. Maintains the residence’s inventory of supplies.
11. Ensures that all required documentation, including client files, is complete and
accurate. Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
12. Works as a residence worker performing the duties as required to meet scheduling
challenges.
13. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Search.
2. Signed Confidentiality form.
3. Approved reference check
4. Access to a reliable vehicle
5. Driver’s Abstract
6. Immunization record
7. T.B Test Clearance
8. Physician’s letter stating that health is sufficient for job
Benefits and Perks:
Healthcare: We offer an extended health program through Group Health that covers MSP
premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance,
and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The
premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.
Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first
and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one
additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.
Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension
Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.
Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.
Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $33.77 per hour.
Apply today: jobs@sscs.ca