Manager, Crisis and Respite Services - HUM014741

Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time

Location(s)****: SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry**:** 036 Social Services

Salary Range**:** $7863-$10223 Monthly

Grade**:** MCP.07.

The Opportunity

Disability Programs, Community Living Service Delivery, is seeking a people first, results-driven leader with a passion for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. As Manager of Transitional and Planned Respite Services you will join the provincial Crisis and Respite Services leadership team. This position is located in Prince Albert. In this role you will champion inclusive, responsive services that promote dignity, empowerment, and person-centered outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformational change within a 24/7 environment, impacting individuals, families, and stakeholders across the province.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of person-centered thinking and lead a team in the delivery of transitional housing and planned respite services.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of services to ensure alignment with policy, standards, and ethical practice.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to support individuals in safely achieving meaningful outcomes.
• Manage 24/7 service operations, balancing client and staff needs in home setting.
• Share provincial leadership responsibilities with the provincial Crisis and Respite Services leadership team to maintain service consistency and innovation.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule (approx. 11 weeks/year), providing immediate leadership and direction to staff in high-pressure situations.
• Lead all steps in the staffing process, including recruitment, orientation, onboarding, coaching and performance management.
• Oversee financial and operational supports including budgeting, purchasing, supplies and equipment.

Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced professional who has:

• Demonstrated financial oversight skills including managing staffing budgets and approving expenditures.
• A strong understanding of compliance, contractual, and ethical standards in a unionized environment.
• The ability to foster a positive organizational culture by creating an environment of trust, equity, and psychological safety;
• Proven leadership in team building, staff mentorship, and facilitation of interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Skill in conflict resolution and promoting a respectful workplace.
• The demonstrated ability to manage stress and guide teams in high-pressure situations.
• Experience leading change management strategies.
• The ability to think strategically and align program operations with ministry priorities and long-term organizational goals.
• Train and coach staff in the performance of their duties to ensure effective utilization of the unit’s human resources

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this position would be obtained through a degree in Human Services or a related field with a minimum of 3 years experience leading a high performing team, ideally within the disability sector or related human service field. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Leadership/Management Competencies

Focus on People – Personal Leadership, Communication

Personal Leadership: You lead with integrity, demonstrate self-awareness, value inclusiveness and service excellence. You prioritize your own well-being to maintain resilience in a demanding environment.

Communication: You champion clear, respectful, and authentic communication that builds trust and strengthens relationships and teams.

Focus on Direction – Strategic Orientation, Building Organizational Community

Building Organizational Community: You foster respectful, inclusive, diverse workplaces where collaboration and relationships are key to success, empowering people to make meaningful contributions

Strategic Orientation: You think systemically and plan for the long-term, aligning service delivery with broader policy directions and emerging needs.

Focus on Results – Performance Management, Accountability

Performance Management: You set clear expectations, coach for success, and hold teams accountable for high performance and results.

Accountability: You set a high bar for yourself and others, upholding commitments and aligning your actions with the ministry's mission and public service values.

Focus on Change – Innovation, Process Management

Innovation: You lead change with curiosity and creativity, seeking opportunities to improve services, systems, and outcomes for clients.

Process Management: You understand how to navigate and lead within complex systems and frameworks to accomplish results effectively.

The Saskatchewan Public Service Value system of Respect & Integrity, Serving Citizens, Practicing Excellence and Innovation and Acting as One Team at all levels serve as the foundation to guide how results are achieved. The successful candidate for this role is a team player, able to both lead and collaborate with a reputation for integrity and operational excellence.

The Ministry of Social Services works with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families and strong community organizations. We are committed to investing in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, affordable housing, and support for persons with disabilities. Come join our team!

Travel may be required to attend meetings away from headquarters. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

Please note this position may be exposed to the risk of violent situations.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work**:** M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings**:** 1

Closing Date: Aug 22, 2025, 12:59:00 AM