Description
ADVERTISEMENT # 43487
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41403
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
Duties:
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Social Services Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership and support in a range of management and supervisory activities associated with policy interpretation, case management, program recommendations, operational planning and financial management and administration. The program manager provides knowledge and direction for crisis management, intervention and issue resolution in the provision of supports and services.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW Preferred). A combination of education and experience maybe considered.
- Experience in human resource management and the ability to supervise a service delivery team, including attendance and performance management, orientating, training, coaching and developing staff.
- Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients.
- Case management experience in a social services setting.
- Experience with the interpretation, evaluation and implementation of policies, processes and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with diverse external and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to synthesise information, make recommendations and decisions.
- Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise and organized manner for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create a variety of documents and reports for various audiences.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
- Experience in financial management activities, including planning, budgeting and/or expenditure control for operational programs.
Desired:
- Knowledge of The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act, The Social Services Administration Act, The Manitoba Assistance Act, The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
- Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the Province of Manitoba.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as required.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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