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WJS Canada provides social services to children, youth, adults and families facing difficulties. We take a personalized, trauma-informed approach to care in an environment of cultural respect and support.When families are in crisis, WJS Canada tries to keep children and youth connected to their families, communities, and Indigenous culture through a variety of social service programs and services tailored to meet their needs, including Family Resilience programs (formerly Early Intervention and Diversion) , life skills training, family preservation, reunification and supported family time.
The Program Manager manages the Slave Lake Child and Family Services program, outreach and community based support services. Drawing upon extensive management experience in the social services sector, they hire, train and mentor a diverse group of dedicated social work professionals and ensure the staff and program operations comply with contractual obligations, company policies and procedures, legislation and accreditation standards.
• 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.
• 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.
WJS Canada’s mission is ‘We serve individuals and families with high quality, personalized, and culturally responsive support’. The support we provide for families, emphasizes building relationships to enhance the family's strengths and achieve goals that address their needs for support in areas of struggle. Services are individualized and based on the family's belief that their own internal resources can be strengthened and that other helpful skills can be developed.
• Generous benefit packages including: 4 weeks annual vacation (5 weeks after 2 years of service), Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health with 100% prescription coverage, AD&D and $5,000 Dependent Life and more!• Safe, respectful and caring team environment• Training programs to ensure professional development and career development• Flexible hours
For more information on WJS Canada visit our website: www.wjscanada.com
*Not sure you meet the requirements? We may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience, so please apply.Equal-Opportunity EmployerOur commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
