Manager, Ecb - Toronto, Canada - Lumenus Community Services

Lumenus Community Services

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Manager, Every Child Belongs

LOCATION:
Toronto

POSITION TYPE:
Regular Part-time (20 hours/week)

POSTING CLOSING DATE:
December 8, 2023

Lumenus Community Services is a dynamic and growing agency. We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits package and RRSP, ongoing training and career development opportunities

Lumenus Community Services is seeking an experienced Manager for the ECB (Every Child Belongs) program who will provide direct supervision to Resource Consultants, oversight, and support to the Psychological and Behavioural Consultation to Child Care Service.

The Manager is responsible for the overall administrative requirements of the program and for adhering to the program criteria as established by the City of Toronto.

Flexibility in terms of work hours is required as some evening work may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities**:

Program Specific

Establish, monitor, evaluate and report on annual goals within Consultation Service
Oversee and manage statistical information for the City of Toronto data system
Oversee and manage intake, coordination and quality assurance processes for North Quadrant Psychological and Psychiatric Consultation Services & or Behavioural Consultation Service
Manage Quality Assurance Plan create, monitor and manage client and child care feedback and address client and service complaints according to established protocol
Represent the agency at City Of Toronto management table meetings, committees and working groups
Participate in professional associations and support groups/networks as appropriate
Communicate directly with City of Toronto management and supervisors
Ensure that all City of Toronto initiatives and systems are relayed to staff in a timely manner
Coordinate program student program/liaise with colleges/university
Participate in professional development and inservice training activities

Staff Specific**- Recruitment of all new Resource Consultant Staff

Provide regular supervision of all Resource Consultation staff to ensure provision of effective, quality, accountable and professional services
Train Resource Consultant Staff in data collection system
Ensure Resource Consultation staff are meeting accreditation, ministerial, and "best practices" guidelines
Conduct annual Performance Appraisal for all Resource Consultation Staff using a collaborative process
Document all formal supervision sessions and informal discussions as required
Perform site observations of staff and file audits as per City of Toronto QA requirements
Monitor Resource Consultation staff workloads, modifying responsibilities as required
Manage Professional Development of all Resource Consultation Staff
Schedule & Facilitate program team meetings
Monitor and maintain travel and professional development budgets for staff sick time/ leave of absence/vacation

Qualifications/Experience

Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university, and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators or equivalent education and experience
Relevant experience should include working with childcare centre staff, families, school staff, and community resource staff
Relevant experience in providing direction and supervision to staff
Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of identification, planning and implementation of intervention strategies for children with moderate to severe special needs including ASD, ADHD, social /emotional, behavioural, academic and speech and language concerns
Knowledge of The Child Care and Early Years Act, The Child Welfare Act
Knowledge of ELECT
Strong leadership skills and supervisory skills
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills written and oral
Strong program planning and organizational skills
Excellent time management
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practise
Knowledge and promotion of inclusionary practice in the community
Understanding of child welfare issues and policies
Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft windows, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Board maker and Internet
Competencies:
Sound clinical judgment
Understanding of antioppressive framework
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams both within the agency and the community
Flexibility and adaptability
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings
Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at

and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre on or before December 8, 2023.

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Human Resources will work together