Project Manager, Survivor-Centered Systems Of Care

Job Title: Project Manager, Survivor-Centered Systems of Care
Status: Temporary, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP End Date: March 31, 2024
Date Posted: September 12, 2023
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that internal applicants must apply by September 18, 2023, internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply as position will remain open until filled.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Manager or designate, the Project Manager will be responsible for the expansion of a survivor-centered safety and empowerment planning framework called Roots of Safety to address the root causes of gender-based violence. The Project Manger will be responsible for engaging immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural, and racialized (IRER) female gender-based violence (GBV) survivors to lead service providers in critical reflection on policy and practice, addressing discriminatory GBV prevention and response policies, and creating processes for ongoing collaboration. This role will involve a significant amount of partnership development and collaboration with survivors, community-based organizations, provincial umbrella organizations, and other stakeholders involved with GBV systems of care.
In addition to leading this specific project, the Project Manager will support and enhance the existing Roots of Safety program, as well as other in-house gender-based violence programs and knowledge translation. This will include the oversight of direct service delivery, ensuring client-centred design, implementation, innovation and evaluation of programs and services in the Violence Prevention portfolio. The Project Manager ensures the fulfillment of contractual deliverables, manages associated human and financial resources and manages risk within the portfolio. The Manager will monitor emerging client and community needs, secure and grow funding for programs/services, advocate to funders and develop strategic partnerships to enhance community-based efforts.
Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in program management and/or funding and proposal/grant writing;
• Excellent problem solving ability, discretion and judgement;
• A minimum of 1-year experience in supervising staff, preferably within a unionized setting;
• A minimum of 3-years’ experience working in a community based non-profit society or related experience;
• Innovative, flexible, and able to manage change and uncertainty;
• Knowledge and experience working in gender-based violence programs and systems.
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience with setting up and overseeing quality improvement for projects including a breadth and depth review process, evaluation, monitoring.
• University degree in social sciences or relevant post-secondary training and experience in counselling, psychology, social work, gender based domestic violence, mental health and co-occurring disorders or related fields.
• Able to work independently and collegially in a team environment;
• Knowledge of Surrey, North Delta, White Rock, and/or Langley communities an asset;
• Experience with SharePoint and webinar development is strongly preferred along with strong computer literacy skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Knowledge and experience working with immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural and racialized communities
• Strong English language skills including written, oral and presentation skills. A second language would be considered an asset;
• Experience and knowledge of evaluation, outcomes measurement and research methodologies.
• Experience with budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring;
• Proven recent program development experience, with knowledge of federal, provincial contract management.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle;

Application Requirements
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.
Additional Information
This position is based in our Surrey office and offers a blend of in-office and remote work. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. As an organization we continue to monitor public health and safety guidelines in order to maintain a safe working environment for DIVERSEcity’s staff, clients, and community. This position is not available for sponsorship, only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
About DIVERSEcity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at www.dcrs.ca/.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.