Group Home Operations Manager

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our team members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, Seniors Day Program, and Luther Seniors Centre. 

The Position:

Reporting to the Director of Community Living, the Group Home Operations Manager work together to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Group Homes. The Operations Manager is accountable for 5 main areas, among other tasks:

• Team Management – overseeing the Group Home Coordinators including day-to-day guidance, mentorship and problem solving as challenges arise. Support Coordinators in ensuring the efficient recruitment, hiring, orientation, supervision, evaluation, training, discipline and termination of Team Members.
• Labour Relations – interpreting, advising, and ensuring compliance with applicable collective agreements, as well as participating in the grievance and collective bargaining process as required.
• Health & Safety – chair of one of the OHS Committees, and ensuring OHS standards are being met. Timely reporting and follow-up on Serious Incident Reports and Investigations.
• Accreditation – ensuring that CARF Accreditation standards are being met within the Group Homes.
• Programming and Operations – ensuring all aspects of resident programming is meeting residents’ health, safety and well-being needs. This can include, but is not limited to; creating Resident Support Plans, Support Protocols, identify and apply for additional funding and benefits where applicable, collaborate with Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID). 

The Applicants:

Applicants would typically qualify for this position with a recognized Disability Support Worker program, related university degree (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) or equivalent training in a related field and a valid drivers license. Applicants must have strong supervisory, interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. 

Experience:

• Minimum two years management experience
• Managing a Group Home with individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, or managing living facility providing 24/7 support
• Managing front-line supervisors
• Working in a unionized environment
• Experience and training in conducting behavioural assessments and strategies are considered an asset
• Experience working in the public sector within the government (case management, crisis management) is considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Enhanced time off policies
• Inclusive workplace
• Learning & development opportunities
• Work-life balance prioritization
• Wellness in the workplace
• Culture of internal advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Extended Health and Dental benefits
• Group life and long-term disability benefits
• Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

We believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check including the vulnerable sector search prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.