OCS Outcomes Report 2015-2016
Achievements of Note 2015-2016 Purchase of Land on 81st and King George Hwy Planning underway to build an integrated youth centre and affordable housing for a variety of identified service populations. Achieving Assisted Living Designation Mental Health and Housing Services: One of the homes that we operate in our Mental Health and Housing Services became a designated Assisted Living Facility after meeting all of the requirements as outlined by the Assisted Living Registrar. The home currently provides housing as Support services for 6 residents. Director of Development Position Starting this current fiscal year, the organization made a strategic decision to invest in the capacity to expand private fundraising activities and expertise as a critical element of diversifying our revenue sources. We have a new 3-year plan outlining how we will begin to build a broad base of awareness and support from individuals, companies, foundations, schools and community groups in our area. This is also a key strategy in preparing us for the development of a new facility to house expanded youth programming in the next couple of years. Staff Training and Development To strengthen our existing leadership and prepare emerging leaders for succession, we provide significant opportunities for leadership and management professional development, including a state of the art, intensive leadership program offered through the Provincial Federation of Community Social Services called 20/20. We were recently informed by a 20/20 representative that Options sponsors and supports more staff to participate in this program than any other agency…a true testament O our commitment to staff development! Negotiation of BCGEU local issues We are grateful to have a positive working relationship with our Union partners which resulted in the successful negotiation of issues specific to our unionized staff members. Development of an Aboriginal Engagement Committee An initiative of our existing Diversity and Inclusion Committee, we acknowledge the unique strengths and challenges of Aboriginal Peoples and are committed to ensuring that our services are relevant, meaningful and accessible.
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