ABOUT THE JOB
Interior Community Services (ICS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Program Coordinator to lead our Community Living Services (CLS) programs. In this leadership role, you'll oversee daily operations, support and develop staff, and help adults with diverse abilities achieve meaningful, independent lives through person-centred services.
What You’ll Do: • Lead the day-to-day operations of assigned Community Living programs.
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, coach, and support program staff.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
- Ensure quality service delivery, documentation, and compliance with agency, licensing, and CLBC standards.
- Collaborate with individuals served, families, and community partners to support person-centred goals.
- Oversee program budgets, reporting, and operational resources.
- Provide leadership during crises and participate in the after-hours on-call rotation
Benefits
- Extended Health Care Benefits including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc. upon completion of the probationary period.
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority
- 1 day per month sick leave accrual
- 13 fully paid statutory holidays per year
- Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
- Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
- Community involvement and wellbeing activities
- Fully paid training and professional development opportunities
What You Bring
- Degree (preferred) or Diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities.
- At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.
Your unique qualities
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience with person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice.
- Knowledge of community living services, documentation standards, and health and safety requirements.
- Strong organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of community resources and supports for individuals with diverse abilities.
Other Musts
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence with a safe driving record.
- Reliable vehicle (business use insurance with $5M liability may be required; premium reimbursement available).
- Successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- TB clearance.
- Willingness to participate in the after-hours on-call rotation.
- Required training (provided by ICS if needed), including Emergency First Aid with CPR-C, MANDT, SafeTALK, Medication Management, Safe Food Handling, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training and other mandatory training.
- This is a union position (UFCW); union dues apply.
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
STATUS: Temporary Full-Time
TERM: 3 months
HOURS of WORK: 35 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, schedule mainly within the standard office hours, with some work performed on evenings or weekends to meet operational and program needs.
After-hours on-call responsibility while covering Supported Homes:
- Mon-Thu, between 4:30 PM-8:30 AM for the assigned home.
- Some weekends on a rotational basis with the rest of the On-call team, for all CLS supported homes.
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Living Services
COMPENSATION: $35.82-41.13 (Grid 14 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is found
JOB NUMBER: 2026-75
HOW to APPLY: Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application
If you need accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at
[email protected].
ICS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.
