JOB POSTING – Manager – Early Transitions, Respite & Passport Services

Community Living & Respite Northumberland (CLRN) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion and citizenship of people with disabilities who reside in Northumberland County. CLRN strives to achieve this by building individual, family and community capacity. The Manager of Early Transitions, Respite & Passport Servicesoversees Children’s Services, Building Bridges, Children’s & Adult Respite Services as well as our Passport Brokerage. Through these services, people supported, families and caregivers receive support to build capacity to plan, navigate and facilitate transitional plans, respite options and passport funding.

We are currently seeking a dynamic energetic leader to fulfil a full time, 40 hour per week Manager Contract Position projected to begin in December 2026 and projected to end July 28, 2028.

This Manager role, is an integral member of the Management Team, is responsible for overseeing the employee team in compliance with policies and ministry requirements. The Manager will demonstrate strategic thinking capabilities and provide in-depth coaching to foster the growth and capacity development of others. A commitment to the mission related to assisting persons with a developmental disability to live in a state of dignity and to participate fully and effectively within the community is essential. The Manager of these serviceswill continue to develop the success of Early Transitions, Respite and Passport brokerage services. The Manager will promote the organization’s culture of leadership, quality service, transparency, learning and innovation.

Educational qualifications for this position include a post-secondary diploma or degree in the Developmental /Social Services field or equivalent training and experience.



This will be combined with a minimum of three (3) years of successful service management and progressive supervisory experience in a unionized setting.Required are a valid G license, access to a vehicle, current NVCI, First Aid/CPR certificates, and a current and acceptable Criminal Reference/Vulnerable sector Check.

This is an exciting and challenging Management role in the Developmental Services sector in Northumberland County. To be considered for this position, the successful candidate must have a passion for the work and share the values of the Organization. Interested candidates should submit their resume with covering letter via Indeed.ca by the closing of November 11, 2026.

Cover letters can be addressed to:

Regan Turner

Executive Director

Community Living & Respite Northumberland is an equal opportunity employer. This position is to cover an upcoming leave. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Community Living & Respite Northumberland will provide assistance to applicants who request accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Check us out at our website: https://communitylivingrespite.ca/ and on Social media: Facebook & Instagram

Pay: From $39.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks:

- Mileage reimbursement

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- managing in the Developmental Service sector: 3 years (preferred)
- managing Passport & Respite Funding: 2 years (preferred)
- managing Child & Youth transitional planning: 2 years (preferred)
- supervising staff in a unionized workplace: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Criminal Vulnerable Sector Check less than 6 months old (required)
- Class G License and access to a vehicle for work purposes (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Early Transitions, Respite & Passport Services (Cobourg)
🏢 Community Living & Respite Northumberland
📍 Cobourg