Why Join Community Living Greater Sudbury?
At CLGS, you’re not just starting a job — you’re joining a mission. As a non-profit organization, we walk alongside individuals, providing support that fosters inclusion, growth, and helps them live their best lives.
When you work with us, you help bring our vision to life: Empowering People – Inspiring Possibilities!
We offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work – Your role directly contributes to improving quality of life and community inclusion.
- Supportive Culture – Work with professionals who value collaboration, respect, and compassion.
- Opportunities to Lead and Grow – We invest in continuous learning and support innovation.
- Inclusive Environment – We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and belonging.
- A Chance to Make a Difference – Every day is an opportunity to create real impact in someone’s life.
POSITION OVERVIEW
DURATION: 6 MONTHS WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION
Community Living Greater Sudbury is seeking a highly-skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced individual to manage the day-to-day operations of one of our Group Home Living Programs.
This position is focused on providing effective leadership, mentorship and skill development that supports person-centered and person-directed services which promote the values of Community Living Greater Sudbury under the direction of the Director of Community Services. The Residential Manager is responsible for the supervision of Direct Support Professionals. The Residential Manager maintains consistent communication with people supported, family members and friends of people supported, direct support professionals, colleagues, the senior leadership team, and members of external resource teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Ensure the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the agency are communicated and evident in all supports provided within the adult support services.
- Provide direct supervision to staff on a day-to-day basis in group home and to other group home employees on-call.
- Apply sound judgment, take initiative, be motivated, be adaptable and flexible, and be strong team players.
- Manages the day-to-day operations of a residential group home program.
- Ensures supports to individuals are aligned with person directed plans, respectful of their dignity, rights and well-being and promote safe and healthy environments; adapts to the changing and increasingly complex needs of the individuals served by the organization, ensures staff, and supports are aligned to meet the changing needs.
- Resolves moderately complex program concerns or issues, decision making typically related to the department or functional area and develop potential solutions.
- Performs on call duty and delegates as required; is available for the purpose of consultation and response in the event of an emergency.
- Identifies and evaluates financial needs for input into budgets for their group home; monitors, tracks, and reconciles program expenditures to ensure effective use of all resources and fiscal accountability; authorizes petty cash and takes action to resolve problems or deficiencies. Completes payroll for staff under their supervision; works closely with finance and human resources to address and correct any concerns. To participating and implementing Residential Services Strategic Planning to optimize organizational performance.
- Provide leadership and support in the design and delivery of individual services; evaluate and manage optimal quality of life and quality of care for people we serve.
- Actively participate as a member of the Manager management team
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS*
- University degree or Community College Diploma in Social Services or Human Services or a related discipline.
- Knowledgeable of Quality Assurance Measures and Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and other legislation requirements.
- Knowledge of the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
- Minimum of four years related experience in a supervisory/management capacity, including experience coordinating, scheduling, and supporting organizational activities and projects, knowledge of administering a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Knowledge of employee/labour relations practices and legislation
- Demonstrated facilitation and advocacy skills.
- Excellent crisis management, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Software Applications, specifically Word and Excel.
- Valid First Aid, CPR Certification
- Successful completion of a Vulnerable Police Check and MTO Driver’s Abstract
This is a great leadership opportunity to make a difference in delivering quality developmental residential services within an engaging, team focused culture.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our HR team.
