DASCHWorks Program Manager

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Who we are (more than just a workplace)

DASCH helps people with intellectual disabilities in Winnipeg to reach their full potential. We collaborate with families and allied professionals to support youth and adults so they can live, work, play and thrive in an inclusive, accessible, and responsive environment.

What you should know about us: We aim to build an inclusive community that values people with intellectual disabilities. We support people living in more than 50 homes throughout Winnipeg. People at DASCH have access to recreational and life skills development. Our DASCHWorks program provides support and opportunities for employment, financial stability, and independence. Specialized professionals offer support in areas such as life skills, behaviour management, nutrition, and mental health. We are known for exceptional service. Part of that comes from providing our team members with the comprehensive training, support, and recognition they deserve to succeed. This is a place where people can flourish and grow their careers.

About Us

DASCH is a non‐profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to exploring and meeting the residential, day program, respite and foster care needs of youth and adults. All our programs are based in Winnipeg. Our residential program consists of over 50 homes, our day services program consists of two day programs and our educational program called DASCHWorks supports people in finding and maintaining meaningful employment. People can participate in personalized social, educational, vocational and recreational services that provide learning opportunities and greater independence. Learn more about our services at dasch.mb.ca.

Position Summary

The DASCHWorks Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for DASCH's employment and career development program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role leads high‐quality, person‐centered services that support participants to explore their strengths, build employment readiness, pursue meaningful work, and participate actively in the community. The Program Manager is accountable for program delivery, staff supervision, employer and community partnerships, participant outcomes, reporting, quality improvement, and responsible use of approved workplace technology.

Role & Responsibilities

• Program leadership: Oversee curriculum implementation, Learning Labs, participant admissions, transitions, progress monitoring, and completion planning.
• Staff leadership: Recruit, supervise, coach, schedule, and evaluate staff in partnership with Human Resources; lead team meetings and support professional development.
• Participant services: Ensure participants receive individualized supports through Individual Success Plans, Career Growth Plans, and Employment Action Plans that promote choice, self‐determination, employment readiness, and job retention.
• Employer and community partnerships: In conjunction with the Job Developer, build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, government programs, community agencies, and business networks to expand employment, volunteer, work experience, and career exploration opportunities.
• Quality and reporting: Use participant, employer, family, and staff feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, improve services, track outcomes, and meet reporting requirements.
• Financial and administrative oversight: Assist with budget development, monitor expenditures, maintain accurate documentation, and support compliance with DASCH policies, privacy requirements, and funding agreements.
• Innovation and future of work: Monitor labour market trends, inclusive employment practices, emerging workplace technologies, and Artificial Intelligence to recommend practical program improvements and prepare participants for changing work environments.
• Risk management: Promote participant health, safety, dignity, confidentiality, ethical decision‐making, and safe use of approved technology.

Qualifications and Experience

Post‐secondary education in human services, disability studies, vocational rehabilitation, education, business, social work, human resources, nonprofit management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in employment services, disability services, workforce development, education, social services, or community‐based programming.
• Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and managing program priorities, outcomes, reporting, and budgets.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental