Service Supervisor - Newmarket, Canada - YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

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Newmarket, Canada

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May 31, 2023

Job Posting #2023-14

Service Supervisor (After Hours)

The York Region Children's Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.

As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.

YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for Service Supervisor (After Hours) to join our Service Protection Team.

Why Work for Us?

Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
Casual dress code
Employer paid Group Insurance and Health & Dental Benefit
Four (4) Weeks of Vacation accrued per calendar year
Five (5) float days per calendar year
One day off every three (3) weeks during Winter months
Shortened Summer hours
OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
CAA Membership Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement
Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Managers of Child Protection Services, the Supervisor will direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of Child Protection Services to Agency clients within the Region of York through the development and monitoring of service delivery processes and the effective supervision of staff. This position will ensure that programs and services are provided in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other pertinent legislation, Ministry Standards and guidelines and Agency policies, directives and procedures.

The standard shifts are 7:30AM to 11:30AM or 5PM to 9PM, the flexible shifts are 12 Noon to 3PM or 2PM to 5PM.

There is some degree of flexibility with shifts options, which can be discussed with the reporting Manager of Child Protection Services.

For each working day, it is required that one (1) standard shift combined with one (1) flexible shift is worked.

SHIFT AVAILABILITY

STANDARD SHIFT

FLEXIBLE SHIFT
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

12:00 PM -3:00 PM

5:00 PM- 9:00 PM

2:00 PM- 5:00 PM

NATURE OF POSITION:

Supervise and manage the activities of assigned staff and ensure that child protection and other pertinent legislation, Ministry Standards and guidelines and Agency policies, directives and procedures are adhered to ensure effective utilization of staff and other resources in the delivery of service according to the Society's policies and goals.
Act as a member of the Management Team and participate in the planning and coordinating of the Society's mandate, make recommendations and exercise decision making authority regarding service issues and matters related to the Society's operation.
Direct, exercise decisionmaking authority, coordinate and evaluate the activities of his/her team members to ensure an adequate standard of service to clients.
Assign cases/tasks to staff as appropriate or required.
Assume clinical responsibility for advising staff regarding casework assessment planning, and intervention etc.
Review and assess pertinent case information and make decisions regarding child and youth safety and wellbeing.
Provide professional direction and clinical guidance to staff on an ongoing basis and particularly on difficult cases complex situations as required including problem solving in crisis situations and strategizing interventions.
Review case progress and consults with staff on a regular basis to support that assessment with families children and youth are accurately assessed and to monitor the effectiveness of services provided and Agency practices and procedures.
Recommend changes to service delivery as required and ensure the effective implementation of the same.
Provide backup to other Supervisor positions as required.
Continually evaluate the effectiveness and quality of services provided, identify gaps in service, participate in the development of agency service plans, budget submissions, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through participation in Agency committees and task forces and direct input to Senior Team as required.
To develop recommendations for changes in service delivery and prepare proposals for submission and presentation to the Supervisory Team for discussion and approval or to Senior Team for consideration and approval.
To participate in implementation of recommendations as required.
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