Program Manager - Slave Lake, Canada - WJS Canada

    WJS Canada
    WJS Canada Slave Lake, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent, Full time
    Description

    In Your Role You Will




    • Assist the Program Director to develop, implement, manage and evaluate high-quality, outcome-based programming within Slave Lake and the surrounding communities.
    • Promote WJS Canada 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 WJS 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 current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

    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 & 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.