Position: Manager, Directions Youth Services Centre

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

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# of Openings: 1

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Manager, Directions Youth Services Centre

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, and reporting to the Program Director, the Manager is responsible for the management, quality, and supervision of a 24-7 drop-in centre, shelter and emergency weather response programs. As a member of the management team, the Manager supervises staff members, participates in budgeting and manages within their budget, as well as fostering relationships with funders and other internal and external parties. The Manager will work with colleagues and co-workers in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve excellence in client-centered care, within a complex and busy 24/7 environment that extends to the community. The Manager actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around justice, equity, truth, and reconciliation, and participates in agency and program committees to enhance the strategic initiatives of the organization.

- Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
- Three paid household leave days a year
- Two paid Wellness Days a year
- Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff
- Five paid days for education leave/year
- One paid Moving Day/year
- Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
- Milestone celebrations
- On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
- Safe and Respectful Work Environment
- Opportunities for Growth
- Ongoing support,



mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and growth opportunities
- A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

- Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
- Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Work Hours: 37.5 hours/ week

Salary: MGP 6 $98,280.00- $108,946.50 annual salary range

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

What You Bring

- Collaborative Communication, including teamwork & cooperation, interpersonal communication, diversity and cultural agility
- Personal Effectiveness, including integrity and ethical behavior, personal resilience, adaptability/flexibility, commitment to learning
- Personal Leadership, including influence, initiative, judgment and decision-making, creativity, and innovation
- Commitment to excellence, including results focus, client-centered service, planning and organizing, professional expertise, and technological proficiency

Education, Training, Experience





- Relevant Bachelor / Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Psychology, Human Sciences, or other related field, with 7 years of experience in a relevant domain, including 5 years of experience managing and leading team members
- Experience working with homeless and street-involved youth

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

- Awareness of community services, resources, and systems and ability to work with these;

competence in working with a multicultural community
- Strong computer literacy for virtual workplaces, as well as comfort with word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases is required for this role
- Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage, and evaluate clinical programs considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships, and service potential within a complex environment
- Ability to identify, establish, implement, and evaluate intervention plans
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices

Program Planning and Management

- Communicate program/unit and budget strategic direction incorporating FSGV’s vision, values, and strategic direction and ensure integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with government agencies and all professional and non-professional groups or individuals involved with the programs including relevant education bodies and grant funders
- Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate staffing patterns, rotations, and vacation schedules to ensure st

📌 Manager, Directions Youth Services Centre (Vancouver)
🏢 Family Services of Greater Vancouver
📍 Vancouver