Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.
Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre located at the Powell River Public Library.
Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
The Position
We are looking for a full-time Program Manager to work at our Supportive Housing building. In this role, you will provide supervision and direct support to a dedicated team of support workers, assist the Housing Services Manager with all program and building administration and coordinate all property management needs, including safety and unit inspections and maintenance. You value genuine inclusivity and believe that we as a community, are ethically accountable for the health and wellness of all who live here.
Overview
- Site: Supportive Housing
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Hourly Wage: $31.90 per hour on a 5-step wage scale
- Job Type: Permanent
- Reports to: Housing Services Manager
- Start Date: September 1, 2025
- Closing Date: August 11, 2025
- Questions? Contact Nova Milford at Nova.Milford@liftcommunityservices.org
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the social service field and/or combination of education and related experience
- A minimum of 5 years recent experience including at least one-year supervisory experience in the non- profit housing or a related social service field; Experience working in supportive housing would be an asset
- Demonstrated experience working successfully with populations impacted by homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health issues and/or other barriers to stable housing
- Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of substance use disorder, mental health, homelessness and poverty
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who have multiple barriers to stable housing
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be part of an integrated community team
- Ability to function effectively in difficult and/or crisis situations
- Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
- Knowledge of local community resources
- Knowledge of Trauma-informed practice and person-centered care
- Knowledge of harm reduction and ‘Housing First’ theory and practice
- Knowledge in de-escalation methods
- Demonstrated conflict management/crisis prevention skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with participants, staff and community professionals
- Proficient in Google suite programs (Docs and Sheets) and MS 365 programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Commitment to problem-solving, strength-based approach
- Current First Aid and CPR (OFA level 1)
- Naloxone Training and FOODSAFE Level 1 would be an asset
We appreciate all applications, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.
We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.