Ft Floating Assistant Program Manager - Whitehorse, Canada - Connective Support Society

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Description
Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.


ROLE PURPOSE

STATUS
Non-union exempt.

HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours based on operational needs.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Administration

  • Supports the implementation of all policies and procedures, including developing appropriate manuals, brochures and handbooks
  • Supports the Program Manager or their designate in hiring, supervision, evaluation, transferring, and termination of staff and/or contractors as necessary to fulfill the program goal in accord with the Personnel Policies of Connective
  • Supports a system of staff, contractor, and volunteer orientation, supervision, in service training and evaluation
  • Ensures all appropriate daily, monthly, and annual documentation of resource staff and contractor's files and records are maintained.
  • Accepts responsibility for the daily and monthly financial and administrative aspects of the programs
  • Assists the Program Manager or their designate to prepare the budget and financial statements
Programs

  • Ensures that effective, inclusive support programs are maintained
  • Supports overall program strategic direction
  • Liaises with Connective staff, especially regarding potential referrals
  • Supports to ensure that funder's guidelines, based on all agreed goals and including all steps or success measurement and timelines, are completed
  • Develops related program opportunities, available to the individuals in the community
Community

  • Maintains effective working relationships with related community services, government/stakeholders and agencies
  • Is knowledgeable of related agencies for effective client referrals and support, especially those in their respective communities
  • Coordinates community case meetings as required
Facilities

  • Ensures that the physical facilities fulfill all fire, health and safety regulations
  • Ensures that the residence is maintained as a clean, pleasant and safe environment
On Call

  • Is available to all resource staff, in case of emergencies; this may include carrying a pager or cell phone 24 hours a day and ensures on call coverage is arranged in their absence
Other Duties

  • Supports Coordination and Administration for the residential program
- and scheduling

  • Other duties as required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • A bachelor's degree and/or professional designation, with ideally 3 years of applicable or relevant transferable past work experience
  • Extensive expertise in the Community Living, Mental Health and Criminal Justice System
  • Extensive experience in management of the daytoday aspects of communitybased residential programs, including case planning, behaviour modification techniques, psychosocial rehabilitative techniques
  • Extensive knowledge of Community Living and Mental Health programming and the guiding philosophies and influencing policies and politics
  • Experience in the housing and outreach programs for hard to house people.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill in English
  • Experience in the areas of group process, individual counseling and crisis management
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in hiring, training and supervising staff
  • Ability to motivate and organize contractors and/or a staff team
  • Administrative experience and strong administrative skills

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Ability to successfully complete a Security Clearance and/or Criminal Records Check
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
  • Class 5 driver's license
  • Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
  • Covid19 Vaccinations

COMPENSATION
Annual Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

The annual salary will range from &63,756 to $77,924.This role will also be eligible for the Society's comprehensive Management Benefits Package.

WHAT WE OFFER?

  • Committed Living Wage Employer
  • Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
  • Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
  • Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an inhouse counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
  • Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
  • Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEAmember employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

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