Epic Opportunities is seeking candidates to fill our Senior Manager role in our dynamic team.
What you can expect?
Senior Managers are responsible to provide leadership, training and supervision to Direct Support Professionals. This position is responsible to ensure outcome oriented, person-centred services for people served by Epic Opportunities. In addition to these leadership requirements the Senior Manager will also perform administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll and financial responsibilities and is required to be on call. They will monitor and evaluate the achievement of these outcomes and provide coaching and mentorship to the team responsible for these services. Some of the specific responsibilities also include hiring, providing orientation, training, and performance management.
What’s in it for you?
- Full time employment
- Competitive benefits package
- Three weeks paid vacation
- Opportunity to make a difference as a leader.
- An organization with a strong values-based culture and commitment to respect and inclusion for all.
We will count on you to:
- Initiate the gathering of information needed, from people we serve and their support networks, to gain an understanding of strengths, needs and goals.
- Provide leadership to employees by implementing strategies that foster on-going opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with families and support networks.
- Promote the concept of inclusion and full community participation.
- Ensure that all required financial documentation is completed and remitted in a timely manner, reporting discrepancies according to policy.
What will you bring to the role?
- Demonstrated ability to assist vulnerable people in achieving personal outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to community living.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand the problem and respond to various situations.
Qualifications and experience we are looking for:
- Degree in Social Sciences and /or Disability and Community Support Diploma is preferred.
- Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory position related to services for persons living with an intellectual disability asset.
- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Access to a vehicle would be considered an asset
- Available to work a variety of shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays
- Able to provide three (3) references, preferably from direct supervisors
- Comfortable assisting with personal hygiene routines and activities of daily living
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures and traditions
- Current First Aid/CPR is considered an asset
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is considered an asset
The successful applicant will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and both a Child and Adult Abuse Registry check upon hire at their own expense.
With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission “to provide person-centred services”, Epic Opportunities requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19,as a condition of employment for all new employees. (Exceptions and accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with Public Health and Human Rights. In these cases, reasonable supporting documentation will be required.)
Salary: $20.00- $21.75 hourly
To apply for this position and become a part of the Epic Opportunities team send your resume with cover letter, outlining how you meet the job qualifications & stating your salary expectations by email to:
Attention Human Resources
Email: careers@epicmb.thedev.ca
There is no closing date for this posting. The posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries on the status of your application.
