Vivian - Program Manager - Gender Requirement

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.
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**Benefits**:

- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees:

- Core Gender Affirmation services
- $1,000/year coverage for Massage
- $500 per paramedical service Physiotherapy, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, and more
- Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Group Life Benefit (1 x annual salary,) Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies.

Position Summary
The Program Manager oversees program development and the daily operations of the site and program. The Manager develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the program policies, procedures, and practices. The Manager is responsible for hiring, dismissal, discipline, and performance evaluation of direct service staff. The position also provides support and direction for program support workers, ensuring that program mandate, policies and procedures are followed. The Manager promotes the interests of tenants and the program in the community and ensures that the program is maximally integrated and coordinated with other systems of care. The Manager is part of the leadership team and works closely with other program managers, the Building Operations team, and administrative staff.
**COMPETITION #**: job2024.362
**APPLY BY**: Midnight, November 22, 2024
**POSITION TITLE**: Program Manager
**PROGRAM**: Vivian
**POSITION TYPE**: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 80 bi-weekly hours.
**EMPLOYEE GROUP**: Excluded
**SALARY**: $82,596.80 annually ($39.71 hourly)
**TERM**: Permanent
**START DATE**: December 10, 2024
**SCHEDULE**: Monday - Friday, 09:00am - 05:30pm; Requirement to participate in after hours on call rotation. Schedule must be flexible to meet the needs of the program.
- Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: women (trans, cis), gender diverse, and Two-Spirit staff only please.
- A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Program Summary
The Vivian is a mínimal barrier housing program in Vancouver specifically designed for women living with concurrent mental illness, addiction, and other challenges. The facility was developed in response to the unique needs of women and is women-only, including both residents and staff. It offers a mínimal barrier, high tolerance environment and follows a harm-reduction/health promotion philosophy. The Vivian screens women in (not out) of the program based on the complexities of their needs, histories, and behaviours. The program is flexible, non-judgmental, and responsive to the unique challenges faced by homeless women.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. in a relevant health discipline or equivalent experience.
- Training in supervisory and/or managerial functions.
- Four (4) years of recent related experience with women living with mental health issues, substance use and/or are at risk of being homeless.
- One (1) year in a supervisory, preferably managerial, capacity.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Required Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
- Plan and direct a supported housing program.
- Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively.
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
- Consult effectively with managers to develop solutions to complex organizational and people management issues.
- Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within policy guidelines.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations.