Job Overview
Improving Lives Respite Services seeks a Program and Staff Manager (Monday-Friday) to provide programming and guidance for a team of 6 staff and support for adults with autism, dual diagnosis or other developmental disabilities in our Beeton House Group Home near Alliston in South Simcoe.

Managerial Staff qualify for enhanced 100% paid company dental, drug, extended health and insurance benefits, employee assistance program, sick pay, progressive vacation pay, and ten days statutory/non-statutory holiday pay premiums in a fast paced but fun setting. All workers are covered with WSIB and liability insurance, and we provide complimentary training in Safe Management to all staff. Day staff also are entitled to free meals while on shift prepared by our full time chef on staff.

We are committed to a great quality of life for both staff and residents, with different therapies and extensive community outings. Beeton House is a large estate home that we take great pride in, with an extensive property hosting a pool, large play yard, Snoezelen Room, games rooms and other amenities. To find out more about us, our philosophies of care, and our properties, visit www.improvinglives.ca.

If you are experienced leading a team and supporting people with developmental disabilities in residential settings or at home or in the community, please send in your resume.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Establish and maintain current, accurate, confidential files for each client
- Plan programming and community outings for all residents
- Provide guidance and coaching of shift team members and overnight staff
- Engage clients during weekly in-house therapies




- Assist clients in community participation support and outings
- Implement behavioral management programs and resolve conflict situations using behavior support and safety plans.
- Maintain contact with all family, health care providers, social service agencies and other resources involved with clients.
- Provide crisis intervention

DESIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Completed a diploma or degree in a related discipline (DSW or equivalent degree or diploma) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Have demonstrated managerial experience in programing and managing staff
- Have a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Credentials Requirement: First Aid and CPR Certificate (minimum "C" level), Safe Management or Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
- Other certifications like WHMIS, Health and Safety, etc. are an asset.
- Valid Drivers License with clean abstract
- Ability to work with a team of 4- other people

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate support and care!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- Managerial: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Safe Management or Equivalent Certification (required)
- Driver's License (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
- 1st Aid/CPR (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Group Home Program and Staff Manager (Beeton)
🏢 Improving Lives Respite Services
📍 Beeton