Residential Manager, Full-Time, Temporary - Salmon Arm

Are you looking for an exciting career in Social Services? We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join a progressive non-profit organization as Residence Manager, in a full-time, 40 hours per week position working in an adult group home setting in Salmon Arm.

Our organization offers full benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements, great opportunities to grow within, and a fun, positive environment for both staff and clients!

Why work for Strive?

• Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance


• Paid orientations


• Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development


• Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc.*


• Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage*


• Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)*


• Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)*


• Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)


• Competitive paid annual vacation


• Generous statutory holiday pay


• Generous paid Health Bank


• Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance


• Referral bonus program


• An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations


• Health and wellness activities and incentives


• Access to community member discounts


• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20hrs/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

Individuals in the home have developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and some minor mental health or medical issues. Many have physical limitations and need full care support. The right candidate shall possess strong management experience with good written and verbal communication skills, a valid BCDL class 4 and in good standing with CLPNBC.

This is a part-time permanent position, 30 hour per week. Regular hours of work are between Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with some flexibility (Off and On on-call for weekends and stat holidays)

The Ideal Applicant Shall Possess: 

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a Residential Home 


• Ensuring the health and safety and a high standard of care for clients


• Scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff


• Working with health care professionals to identify client needs


• Develop individual plans, protocols, and schedules


• Rotating on-call duties

Job Qualifications Include:

• Registered LPN preferred


• Minimum of one year of management experience in residential or health care setting


• Awareness of and respect for the human rights of persons-in-care


• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills


• Ability to work independently


• Good organization and time management abilities


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Sound judgment and decisiveness in the event of emergency


• Familiarity with computers and proficiency in Microsoft platform

 Additional Requirements Include:

• Criminal Record Clearance


• First Aid and CPR


• Food Safe Certificate


• Behaviour Management Training


• MANDT Certificate


• Clear Driver’s Abstract


• Reliable Personal Vehicle


• TB Clearance


• Proof of Immunization

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Start Date: TBD

Compensation: $33.77/hour

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”

Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”

Strive ensures the health and safety of all employees by acting with an abundance of caution and adhering to guidelines from the Ministry of Health, mandating regular safety training, and providing employees with access to personal protective equipment.

*without precedence and without prejudice*

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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