Manager, Family Services - Toronto, Canada - Jewish Family and Child Service

Jewish Family and Child Service

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Manager, Family Services - Poverty Reduction

_(12 month contract)_

Join Our Team

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is seeking a
Manager, Family Services - Poverty Reduction who will be responsible for the development, management, and leadership of the Poverty Reduction team.

This leadership role within the Agency involves the implementation, review, and ongoing supervision of programs and staff within the _Reducing the Effects of Poverty_ (REP) outcome area in alignment with the Agency's mission, vision and strategic objectives, ensuring a focus on impact.

_This is a 12 month full time maternity leave coverage contract, with hybrid work option available._ _This position is outside of the bargaining unit.

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About The Agency

What We Offer

JF&CS offers a range of careers along with a competitive compensation and benefits package including dental, vision, and health coverage, a Healthcare Spending Account, and a defined benefit pension plan.

We offer ample vacation and sick days and are closed on most Jewish and all statutory holidays. On the premises you will find free parking, a daycare centre and a gym (with subsidized membership).

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, review, and provide ongoing supervision of REP programs including Financial Assistance; Opportunity Funds; JVS/JF&CS Joint Employment Program; Camp Subsidy Program; Housing Support Program; Financial Empowerment Program, Food Security Services and Holiday Assistance; funding specific offerings such as those due to a pandemic and other such opportunities.
Lead the evidence informed program development, implementation, ongoing management and continuous improvement of Agency programs connected to JF&CS' outcome area concerning REP.
Ensure that all service delivery is effective, evidence informed, based on trauma informed clinical practice, and responsive through the direct supervision of services to clients in line with case management plans
Review, triage and assign client cases from multiple waitlists
Develop and administer program budgets; including the approval of program related expenditures as per Agency protocols.
Develop policies, procedures, guidelines and standards for Poverty Reduction Programs that are aligned with evidenceinformed practices, the Agency's values and standards, and adhere to funder, accreditation (COA), Ministry and legislative requirements including Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
Establish, maintain and promote partnerships and networks with other agencies, community groups and stakeholders.
As a member of the Management Team, participate in Agencywide initiatives and activities related to development.
Represent the Agency's mission, vision, and values in the community
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years directly related experience including management or supervisory experience
Registered member of OCSWSSW in good standing
Expertise in Poverty Reduction Programming
Understanding of Sustainable Livelihoods Model is an asset
Knowledge and commitment to implementing evidenceinformed practice and programs
Understanding of and commitment to a client centric approach, equity, diversity and inclusion
Understanding of issues of diversity, antioppression and antiracism and their impact on service delivery
Interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy and the ability to work with a variety of styles, to appreciate diversity and to manage conflict productively
Strong planning and organizational skills

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JF&CS has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a valid exemption under the

_Ontario Human Rights Code _

is provided.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit:
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