Competition Number:
37031-FFTPM
Job Number:
J0626-0345
Job Title:
Program Manager - Family and Community Supports, Full-Time
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
City:
High Prairie
Province / State:
Alberta
Hours of Work Per Week:
40
Scheduled Days Each Week:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Scheduled Hours:
0830-1630
Number Of Positions:
1
Hiring Manager Name & Title:
Teri Campbell - Program Director
Compensation:
$37.00 - $40.00/Hour
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The Position
The Program Manager manages the High Prairie Child and Family Services program, outreach and community based support services. Drawing upon extensive management experience in the social services sector, they hire, train and mentor a diverse group of dedicated social work professionals and ensure the staff and program operations comply with contractual obligations, company policies and procedures, legislation and accreditation standards.
Scheduling:
One (1) permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week:
• Monday through Friday 0830-1630
• Some evenings and weekends will be required.
In Your Role You Will
• Assist the Program Director to develop, implement, manage and evaluate high-quality, outcome-based programming within High Prairie and the surrounding communities.
• Promote Taproot Community Support Services family services programs and initiatives to support children, families and community.
• Implement collaborative service delivery working together with community-based agencies and professionals involved with families and youth served.
• Advocate for and respond to family, child & youth client needs/desires and other influences.
• Maintain client files and report program and service outcomes; as per agency, ministry and CARF accreditation standards
• Attend Child and Family Services (CFS) case conferencing.
• Ensure any critical incidents are reported and managed accordingly.
• Interview, hire and train Taproot social services staff.
• Supervise, assign and monitor social work caseloads to social services staff.
• Identify staff strengths and mentor staff through performance management and professional development.
• Assist in future contract negotiations with funders.
• Participate in community development projects.
***Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
• Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work or other social services, Sociology or Psychology Degree
• 5 years management experience, in social work, child and youth care or other human services
• Must have good knowledge of Signs of Safety, Solution Focused Training, Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed Care and Collaborative Service Delivery
• Strong interpersonal communications skills; able to foster cooperative work environment and community.
• Indigenous culture and cultural sensitivity.
• Conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention skills.
• Understanding of Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, relevant legislation, guidelines, policies and standards.
• Experience working with computer/business software programs.
• Valid Alberta Driver's License, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance, and acceptable driver's abstract
• Valid CPR/First Aid certificates
• Suicide prevention training.
For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.
No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
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