Group Home Recreation and Development 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.

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

VISION

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

MISSION

Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a caring Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.

VALUES

Compassionate Care, Excellence in Serving, Inclusion & Belonging, Integrity.

The Position:

The Recreation and Development Manager (the Manager), plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities by planning, organizing, and overseeing meaningful recreational, leisure, and community-based programming. In addition to recreation services, this position is responsible for identifying and coordinating staff training needs across the organization to ensure high-quality, person-centered support. This dual-focus role combines program innovation with capacity building and staff development.

The Group Home Recreation and Development Manager is accountable for:

1. Staffing Duties:

• Provide support and oversight to Team Members delivering recreation and training activities to the division

2. Recreation and Community Engagement:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate inclusive recreation programs that promote physical, social, emotional, and cultural well-being
• Foster community partnerships to create opportunities for individuals supported to engage in local events and activities
• Ensure that recreation opportunities align with the interests, preferences, and abilities of individuals supported as identified through a Person-Centered Planning process
• Lead seasonal event planning and division-wide recreational initiatives
• Manage recreation budgets, materials, and supplies

3. Training and Development:

• Identify training needs in collaboration with leadership, frontline Team Members and strategic goals
• Manage and monitor mandatory and specialized Team Member training (e.g., Food Safe, WHIMIS, Comprehensive Personal Planning and Support Policy (CPP and SP) Training, Professional Assault Response Training (PART, Transfer, Lift and Repositioning (TLR), and other relevant training packages
• Maintain training records and track compliance with required certifications
• Develop or source relevant training materials and workshops to enhance Team Member skills
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust plans based on feedback and organizational needs

4. Labour Relations:

• Provide input to grievances and enquire by SEIU in conjunction with People & Culture (when required)
• Along with People & Culture, represent LCC during Group Home related grievance meetings as required
• Advise and ensure compliance with applicable collective agreements and employment legislation
• Providing support and coaching as required

5. Performance Management:

• In conjunction with the Director of Community Living conduct annual, probationary and other performance appraisals on direct reports as required
• In coordination with People & Culture, organize discipline and investigation meetings relating to Team Member performance issues
• Administer corrective actions and manage terminations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures

6. Programming & Operations:

• Supporting Team Members in the development and implementation of training
• Consult with Program Development Consultant from Community Living Service Delivery regarding Programming
• Ensuring accurate and timely resident-specific reporting and documentation
• Offering guidance and intervention during escalated or complex situations
• Communicating with family members as required to support resident care and coordination
• Monitoring and managing monthly expenses associated with recreation activities
• Close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Services, Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD) and other stakeholders in the community
• Delivering strong, effective leadership to Team Members as it relates to recreation and development

7. Accreditation:

• Coordinate and oversee the accreditation process within the Group Homes
• Ensure that Team Members are complying with accreditation standards
• Become a member of various accreditation work teams and attend accreditation related meetings as required
• Collect, analyze and distribute Group Home material required by other accreditation work teams

8. Compliance:

• Comply with policy, legal and regulatory guidelines
• Comply with recreation plans/programs in consultation with the Director of Community Living

9. General Duties:

• Oversee recreation activities of the group homes
• Pursue continual learning by participating in educational opportunities, in-services and/or training programs
• Prepares monthly and annual statistical and narrative reports as required
• Become chairs of Group Home OH&S committee
• Distribute corporate and People & Culture updates to the Team Members as required
• Maintain confidentiality on issues related to residents, Team Member matters and LCC information
• Participate on various committees within the organization
• Act as an ambassador and role model of the values, vision and mission of LCC
• Attend Group Home functions outside of working hours when required
• Abide by Policies and Procedure of LutherCare Communities
• Complete other position-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Community Living

The Applicants:

Applicants would typically qualify for this position with post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy, Disability Studies, Human Services, or a related field. Applicants would have a minimum 3 years of experience in a disability services, preferably with 1-2 years in a leadership or program development role. Experience in adult education, training facilitation, or staff development is considered an asset. Applicants must have strong supervisory, interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently. A valid drivers license and shared on call duties are required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership position at an operational level
• Managing a Group Home with individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities
• Managing front-line Coordinators
• Developing and leading innovative frameworks, services and programs
• Working in a unionized environment

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 (EAP)

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.