creative services director

Director of Services I Abbotsford, BC Bethesda is seeking a Director of Services to join our leadership team and help foster a workplace culture rooted in compassion, inclusion, and Christian faith. Founded in 1971, Bethesda is a CARF-accredited organization supporting approximately 400 people with diverse abilities across British Columbia. At Bethesda, we create community among the people we support, their families, and the communities around them. We believe we are all interdependent as we experience life together, and that by bringing people together in relationship, we become stronger. In this way, we can do more, dream more, and fulfill more. Together, we thrive. Do you share a passion for this vision and have the skills to take on a meaningful and challenging leadership role? The Director of Services position may be the next step in your journey. JOB OVERVIEW: As a Director of Services, you will be joining a highly collaborative and supportive team of professionals. You will participate in the team?s efforts to further develop and enhance services of an ever-expanding organization. This position takes a leading role in overseeing our resources in the Fraser Valley. It assumes full responsibility of supervising and supporting assigned Resource Managers who oversee various services, ensuring that desired objectives are met. This is a full-time position, available immediately. It is ideal for an experienced leader who has worked directly with people who have disabilities. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: * Competitive salary: $95,680 ? $104,936 * Company pension through Municipal Pension Plan (when eligible) * Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage * Life, Dependent Life & Accident & Serious Illness insurance * Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) * 3 weeks? paid vacation and flex-time available (when eligible) * Ongoing training and leadership professional development opportunities * Hybrid work may be an option * Hiring bonus: $100 at time of hire and $200 after one year of continuous employment and completion of job requirements RESPONSIBILITIES: * Recruit, supervise, mentor, and monitor Resource Managers to ensure quality operations of Bethesda?s resources and proper support to people receiving services * Screen, interview, and recommend people for placement into appropriate service areas * Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, and in services and resource development for the agency * Coordinate and conduct staff training and career development * Lead human resources functions in the Fraser Valley including labour relations, staff performance and investigations, and recruitment * Participate in ongoing development and implementation of services policies and procedures * Liaise with community resources and government workers * Complete funding proposals and assessments * Oversee and maintain reporting systems * Ensure the agency achieves and maintains accreditation * Oversee the agency emergency preparedness plan and risk management * Communicate accurately and fully with supervisor * Attend meetings as required * Share on call responsibilities with other Director of Services JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Personal values in line with Bethesda?s Christian foundations and Guiding Principles * Proven leadership experience in a non-profit organization, preferably in a senior leadership role * Previous experience working with people living with disabilities preferred. Bethesda also welcomes candidates with a background in other similar settings, such as seniors living, affordable housing, social services, and healthcare. An understanding and ability to deliver person-centred supports and services is a must * A degree in Social Services field preferred * Agreement and personal commitment to Bethesda?s Statement of Faith & Community Good Neighbor Focus * Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills, with a high level of personal integrity, initiative and maturity * Excellent