Program Manager

Clubhouse Programs

Temporary Full-Time

Posting Date: February 7, 2025

Location: Surrey, BC

Wage: $39.15-$42.79 per hour

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week (until Sept. 12, 2026)

Closing Date: March 14, 2025

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of individuals in need of psycho-social rehabilitation? We’re looking for a driven and compassionate Program Manager to lead our Clubhouse program. This is your opportunity to shape and oversee innovative programs, inspire a dedicated team, and help create a supportive environment where every individual can thrive. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing annual program goals in line with psychosocial rehabilitation best practices, creating program policies, and preparing funding proposals. They will manage the program budget, oversee staff recruitment, training, evaluations, and discipline, and ensure effective supervision. The role also involves scheduling personnel, ensuring health and safety standards, managing emergency situations, maintaining safe transportation for members, and handling client referrals and assessments. The Program Manager will maintain accurate records, stay current with professional development, foster community partnerships, and promote the program within the broader mental health community.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the mental health field, with supervisory experience considered an asset. Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills are essential. Flexibility in working hours and the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes are required. First Aid and CPR certification are necessary.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with clients, mental health professionals, and community partners, and possess knowledge of group processes and creative problem-solving techniques. The role also demands adaptability, motivation, and sensitivity to effectively supervise staff and provide services in a dynamic environment.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.