Organizational Structure
Organizational Teams
FSJACL consists of two organizational teams, all operating under the guidance of our Chief Executive Officer.
FSJACL employs over 100 staff members, including Leadership and Support Staff. Our organizational chart emphasizes the clarity of relationships and roles, and lines of authority. This clarity supports effective communication, coordination, and strategic planning. Our organizational chart reflects this by clearly outlining the different team roles and their leaders.
To view FSJACL’s organizational chart, click here.
Services Team
At FSJACL, our services team is dedicated to advocating for independence, inclusion, and the well-being of those we support. Guided by respect, dignity, and individualized care, we firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We offer housing support, employment assistance, community engagement programs, mental health services, and life skills development.
Service Team Leads
Our service team leaders consists of two Directors of Clinical Services for Saplings, one Director of Services (DOS) and two Managers. The Directors of Clinical Services for Saplings oversee multiple members including several clinicians and support staff specializing in areas like early psychosis intervention, youth forensic mental health, life skills, as well as an administrative assistant and practicum students within the Saplings program. The DOS provides overall leadership and oversees the day-to-day service operations at FSJACL, including direct supervision of both our Program and Community Services Managers. Our Program Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Housing programs, while our Community Services Manager oversees Homeshare, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Inclusion(CC), and Careers programs. Both managers play a key role in training, mentoring, and supporting Program Supervisors to ensure service delivery aligns with FSJACL’s mission and standards. Together, we also serve as liaisons between program teams and funding bodies.
Careers
Our Careers program consists of two vocational support staff overseen by a program supervisor. We exist to help individuals find the best long-term employment fit and to support them in achieving success. Our program fulfills this purpose by assisting employers with any questions or concerns that arise during employment.
Community Inclusion
Our Community Inclusion team consists of one supervisor, multiple full-time staff, and relief staff. Our program exists to provide group activities and one-on-one support to help individuals achieve their personal goals. We deliver our purpose by offering activity calendars that include skill-building, social opportunities, volunteerism, health and safety, and outdoor activities.
Homeshare
Our Homeshare program is managed by one staff member. The main function of our program is to assist those we support in being apart of their community and to live in a home environment. We recruit, screen, monitor, and mentor qualified Homeshare providers who share their home, provide support, and encourage independence.
Housing
Our Housing programs consist of multiple homes, each overseen by a Program Supervisor and supported by full-time and casual staff who provide care and support to the individuals living in the homes. Each home is designed to meet specific individual needs, including wheelchair-accessible features such as accessible bathrooms, ceiling tracking systems, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles for transportation.
Saplings
Our Saplings Mental Health Services team consists of multiple members including several clinicians and support staff specializing in areas like early psychosis intervention, youth forensic mental health, life skills, as well as an administrative assistant and practicum students. We provide accessible, low-barrier mental health and substance use supports to youth and young adults aged 12 and older, grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and youth-centered care. We fulfill these responsibilities by providing clinical mental health services, case management, and community-focused programming for children and youth. We collaborate with service providers, stakeholders, and community members to foster safety, trust, choice, and meaningful connection.
Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) has 2 supervisors and multiple staff members who work together to empower the people we support to live independently and embrace possibilities. SIL is designed for individuals who already live or want to live in their own homes and who need targeted support to assist them in managing independently. SIL helps achieve this by providing personalized, one-to-one support that focuses on daily living skills, goal setting, community involvement, and navigating services and systems. Our staff meet individuals where they’re at, offering guidance without control, and offering support to make informed choices, even when there’s risk involved, because living independently means having the freedom to choose.
Operations Team
The FSJACL Operations Team supports the organization’s core functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Stewardship, and Administration. This growing team ensures effective resource use, maintains buildings, manages staff needs, engages the community, and keeps daily operations running smoothly.
Administration
Our Administrative team is composed of a Manager, Coordinators and a Reception/Clerk, whose primary functions are to fulfill administrative tasks and support the operational needs of the association. We are responsible for facilitating smooth office operations, efficiently managing records, supporting the operations team, and ensuring effective communication across the organization. Our work plays a key role in creating a well-organized, responsive, and supportive office environment for both staff and the people we serve.
Finance
Our Finance team consists of a Director of Finance and a Finance/ HR Clerk, who manage the organization's financial resources. Our primary function is to ensure the efficient and effective use of funds while adhering to accounting and regulatory requirements. We do this by implementing robust financial planning and control measures, which include developing comprehensive budgets, conducting regular financial audits, and analyzing expenditure patterns to optimize resource allocation. We also ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards, providing timely financial reporting and strategic advice to support the organization’s goals.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department includes one manager, supported by a Finance & HR Clerk. The main function of our Human Resources department is to help guide the organization's workforce by overseeing recruitment, handling employee and labour relations, compliance, monitoring performance to support strategic goals. This involves hiring and ensuring proper onboarding and training requirements of our employees, handling employee relations and performance, and supporting health, wellness, and safety development.
Stewardship
Our Stewardship Department is made up of one staff member. The main function of the department is to increase community awareness and community support to empower our mission to be accomplished. This involves sharing the stories of those connected with the organization, facilitating community engagement and fundraising events and pursuing grants and donations from supporters and companies aligned with our work.
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9940 104 Ave, Fort St. John, BC, V1J2K3
We are CARF Accredited
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) has awarded FSJACL another three year accreditation in 2023, the highest level of accreditation available. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CARF
Land Acknowledgement
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples. We would like to gratefully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional lands of the Dane-zaa peoples of the Doig River First Nation, Blueberry River First Nation, and Halfway River First Nation, in Treaty 8 Territory, also part of the Métis Nation homeland, and we thank them for their hospitality.