In Your Role You Will

1. Assist the Program Director to develop, implement, manage and evaluate high-quality, outcome-based programming within Slave Lake and the surrounding communities.
2. Promote WJS Canada family services programs and initiatives to support children, families and community.
3. Implement collaborative service delivery working together with community-based agencies and professionals involved with families and youth served.
4. Advocate for and respond to family, child & youth client needs/desires and other influences.
5. Maintain client files and report program and service outcomes; as per agency, ministry and CARF accreditation standards.
6. Attend Child and Family Services (CFS) case conferencing.
7. Ensure any critical incidents are reported and managed accordingly.
8. Interview, hire and train WJS social services staff.
9. Supervise, assign and monitor social work caseloads to social services staff.
10. Identify staff strengths and mentor staff through performance management and professional development.
11. Assist in future contract negotiations with funders.
12. Participate in community development projects.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Degree: Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work or other social services, Sociology or Psychology Degree
Experience: 5 years management experience, in social work, child & youth care or other human services
Knowledge: Must have good knowledge of Signs of Safety, Solution Focused Training, Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed Care and Collaborative Service Delivery
Skills: Strong interpersonal communications skills; able to foster cooperative work environment and community
Cultural Sensitivity: Indigenous culture and cultural sensitivity
Skills: Conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention skills
Understanding: Understanding of Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, relevant legislation, guidelines, policies and standards
Software: Experience working with computer/business software programs
License and Certificates: Valid Alberta Driver's License, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance, and acceptable driver's abstract; Valid CPR/First Aid certificates; Suicide prevention training

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