Cedar Crest Society for Community Living is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Director of Programs for Children.
Interested applicants should apply to the Society at Cedar.Crest@ccscl.ca
Applications must be received no later than July 30, 2021 to be considered.
The Director of Programs for Children:
Oversees the day to day operations of Supported Child Development Program (S.C.D.P.), Children and Youth with Support Needs (C.Y.S.N.)
Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates plans and programs designed to ensure that clients’ needs are met. Ensures that program standards, guidelines and policies of the organization are maintained.
Supervises and evaluates program staff’s work. In partnership with other program directors; coordinates the scheduling of program staff. Participates in grievance resolution amongst staff. Assists in personnel activities such as interviewing, hiring and training staff and staff discipline issues.
Ensures that the appropriate systems are in place to support and maintain programs.
Ensures that accurate program and client records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority. Ensures that all pertinent documentation is complete.
May work as front line deliverer in the specified programs.
Ensures effective communication with staff, persons served and families. Maintains an effective relationship with government officials.
Conducts surveys and studies; makes presentations and maintains a current awareness of developments in the area of services to children.
Qualifications:
E.C.E., a certificate in Human Services, Counselling or a related field or the equivalent in education and experience is preferred for this position.
A minimum of three years direct program delivery experience in the sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of specific programs, related provincial and community support systems, applicable legislation and policies as well as issues surrounding delivery of programs for children.
Previous program management experience preferably in the Social Services field.
Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
Good time and general management skills.
Ability to work effectively with program staff, volunteers, agencies and organizations.
We offer competitive wages and a full benefit program upon completion of probation.