About Us
Building Bridges Community Support envisions filling the gaps in services for people with diverse abilities in Greater Victoria. This includes offering a variety of support and services for individuals which are strength based and person centered, and empower them towards realizing their greatest potential.
About the Position
We are looking to expand our management team This position will work closely with the Director and Adult Services Manager. It’s a versatile position, with a variety of responsibilities, and an opportunity for a promotion as the assistant director becomes more familiar with our systems and operation.
Full time: 30 – 40 hr/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $35-$40 per hour (depending on level of experience)
Requirements: (These MUST be met in order to be considered for the position)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with diverse abilities with at least 1 year working in a management/leadership position
- Successful criminal record check
- 3 professional references
- Unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s licence
- Driver’s abstract
- Up to date first aid
- Medical competency letter from a doctor
- Proof of vaccination
SKILLS
- Trauma informed practice
- Awareness and open mindedness around gender identity and sexual orientation, and cultural perspectives
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources available for people with diverse abilities, and how to access them
- Active and cooperative team player
- Competent computer skills, including working with Word, Excel, Google Docs, Sync, etc.
- Effective organizational, time, and other general management skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written
- File organization and management skills
- Knowledge of current theories, principles and practices of the field
Assets:
- Accreditation and other business management experience and skills.
- Knowledge of how CLBC operates
- A degree or diploma in an area related to supporting people with developmental disabilities (Social Services, Human Services or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of Quickbooks, financial management and payroll
- Ability to act decisively in a crisis situation
- Good written and verbal reporting skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to teach, supervise and work effectively with employees.
- Strong creative problem solving skills.
- Non-violent crisis intervention certificate, or other related training.
Expectations of the Position Overall
- Establish and maintain respectful, professional relationships, and effective lines of communication with the management team, the director, CLBC representatives, and other professional community stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison on behalf of Building Bridges Community Support with the aforementioned professionals and agencies.
- Maintain a safe, confidential, respectful, and legal work environment.
- Work well both independently and as part of the team.
- Keep organized, detailed and confidential records using clear, professional and objective language.
- Keep daily records of tasks completed and meet weekly with the Director.
- Provide guidance to participants and employees, and assist with problem solving and advocacy where needed.
- Use your personal vehicle to attend meetings.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, as needed.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending professional development workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
- Identify and appropriately address any risk management and quality issues in conjunction with the Director.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of resources for participants, employees, and home share providers, such as handbooks, keeping policies and procedures manuals up to date, how to access community resources, and other information that augments BBCS’ services.
- Perform other duties as needed.