Nature of position:

Permanent Full Time
37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
Campbell River and District Association for Community Living (CRADACL) is a non-profit organisation whose purpose is to advocate for services and/or provide services for people with special needs, and their families, who live in the Campbell River area. We have been successfully doing so for over 60 years as one of the largest employers in the area, and one of the largest community living organisations on Vancouver Island. CRADACL’s philosophy is based on the fundamental belief that each individual has the right to work toward achieving a quality of life that leads to self-fulfillment and meaning. The basic concept that guides us is the individual and/or family centered approach. We have the exciting opportunity to hire for the post of Adult Services Coordinator, a senior management position; responsible and accountable for 10 programs, 7 residential groups homes and the welfare of 175 clients within the adult service. Reporting directly to the Executive Director. An advocate for adults with developmental disabilities the coordinator plays a key role in the organisation, including oversight of day-to-day operations and long-term planning in sustaining, developing, and enhancing relationships with internal stakeholders, external and community partners. The Adult Services Coordinator works closely with the management team to help define and implement the strategic direction of the organisation. The coordinator supervises and works in conjunction with the program supervisors to develop short-mid and long-term goals and objectives for client care, and staff development that support the mission, philosophies, and goals of CRADACL. This position requires the ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including effectively managing some emergency situations, or those which may be difficult and time sensitive.