DASCHWorks Program Manager

Make a move to a career that cares

Join one of the most innovative organizations in the disability services sector where you can bring joy, independence, and possibility into someone’s life—every single day.

Who we are (more than just a workplace)

DASCH helps people with intellectual disabilities in Winnipeg to reach their full potential. We collaborate with families and allied professionals to support youth and adults so they can live, work, play and thrive in an inclusive, accessible, and responsive environment.

What you should know about us:

•  We aim to build an inclusive community that values people with intellectual disabilities.

•  We support people living in more than 50 homes throughout Winnipeg.

•  People at DASCH have access to recreational and life skills development.

•  Our DASCHWorks program provides support and opportunities for employment, financial stability, and independence.

•  Specialized professionals offer support in areas such as life skills, behaviour management, nutrition, and mental health.

•  We are known for exceptional service. Part of that comes from providing our team members with the comprehensive training, support, and recognition they deserve to succeed. This is a place where people can flourish and grow their careers.

About Us:

DASCH is a non-profit organization established in 1974 dedicated to exploring and meeting the residential, day program, respite and foster care needs of youth and adults. All our programs are based in Winnipeg. Our residential program consists of over 50 homes, our day services program consists of two day programs and our educational program called DASCHWorks supports people in finding and maintaining meaningful employment. People can participate in personalized social, educational, vocational and recreational services that provide learning opportunities and greater independence. Learn more about our services at dasch.mb.ca.

Position Summary:

The DASCHWorks Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for DASCH’s employment and career development program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role leads high-quality, person-centered services that support participants to explore their strengths, build employment readiness, pursue meaningful work, and participate actively in the community. The Program Manager is accountable for program delivery, staff supervision, employer and community partnerships, participant outcomes, reporting, quality improvement, and responsible use of approved workplace technology.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Program leadership: Oversee curriculum implementation, Learning Labs, participant admissions, transitions, progress monitoring, and completion planning.
• Staff leadership: Recruit, supervise, coach, schedule, and evaluate staff in partnership with Human Resources; lead team meetings and support professional development.
• Participant services: Ensure participants receive individualized supports through Individual Success Plans, Career Growth Plans, and Employment Action Plans that promote choice, self-determination, employment readiness, and job retention.
• Employer and community partnerships: In conjunction with the Job Developer, build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, government programs, community agencies, and business networks to expand employment, volunteer, work experience, and career exploration opportunities.
• Quality and reporting: Use participant, employer, family, and staff feedback to evaluate program effectiveness, improve services, track outcomes, and meet reporting requirements.
• Financial and administrative oversight: Assist with budget development, monitor expenditures, maintain accurate documentation, and support compliance with DASCH policies, privacy requirements, and funding agreements.
• Innovation and future of work: Monitor labour market trends, inclusive employment practices, emerging workplace technologies, and Artificial Intelligence to recommend practical program improvements and prepare participants for changing work environments.
• Risk management: Promote participant health, safety, dignity, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, and safe use of approved technology.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in human services, disability studies, vocational rehabilitation, education, business, social work, human resources, nonprofit management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in employment services, disability services, workforce development, education, social services, or community-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and managing program priorities, outcomes, reporting, and budgets.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in employment readiness, workplace skills development, community inclusion, and long-term job retention.
• Experience with customized employment, supported employment, job coaching, case management, vocational rehabilitation, program development, or inclusive employment is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of supported employment, customized employment, job carving, person-centred planning, adult learning, workplace accommodations, and inclusive employment practices.
• Knowledge of barriers faced by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including transportation, communication, benefits navigation, workplace stigma, and skills development.
• Ability to develop employer relationships across sectors and align employer needs with participant strengths and reasonable workplace supports.
• Strong leadership, coaching, change management, project management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, public speaking, written communication, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to balance participant-centred service delivery with measurable outcomes, sound financial stewardship, operational accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership: Sets clear priorities, manages resources responsibly, and positions DASCHWorks for sustainable success.
• Person-centred leadership: Places participant dignity, strengths, choices, and aspirations at the centre of decisions.
• Coaching and talent development: Builds staff confidence, competence, accountability, and teamwork.
• Innovation and quality improvement: Uses evidence, feedback, labour market information, and emerging practices to improve participant outcomes.
• Partnership development: Works in conjunction with the Job Developer to build trusted relationships with employers, educators, families, funders, and community partners.
• Ethical leadership: Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, accountability, transparency, and respect.

Work Hours:

• Full Time
• Monday to Friday
• Must be able to flex work hours based on position needs

Salary Range: $58,760 to $69,160 annually

Employer-Paid Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life coverage
• Maternity and parental leave top-ups
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Additional Benefits:

• 4 weeks’ vacation available to use as accrued.
• 6 personal days
• Optional RRSP and TFSA plans
• Registered Pension Plan with 5% employer-matched contributions after one year
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid mileage
• Extensive employer-paid training
• Career growth opportunities

Thank you for your interest in DASCH; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that employment within DASCH is contingent on the receipt of satisfactory background checks, including Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check (AARC) and Child Abuse Registry Check (CARC) as well as employment reference checks. DASCH will accept existing CRC, AARC and CARC if dated within 3 months of your application date.  You may apply for your CRC online at https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/police/pr/PIC.stm. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment.

At DASCH we promote an inclusive, and diverse workplace. We would like to provide you with the ongoing opportunity to disclose if you have a disability, whether permanent, temporary, visible or invisible, that would require a need for assistance during the recruitment and onboarding process. We will then work with you to develop individualized accommodation that will meet your needs.

Should you require an Accessibility Accommodation, please email [email protected] for best support.

Ready to apply? (“check” these details first)

Before you click on the “apply now” button, know that to work at DASCH, you have to provide satisfactory background checks, including a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry check and Child Abuse Registry check. We will accept checks you have completed within three months of applying. We will also ask you for employment references.