#2024-PM2-Program Manager
Job Posting – 2024-PM2 - Program Manager
Position Title: Program Manager
Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.
Posting Closing Date: December 4, 2024
Posted: November 27, 2024
Program: Home Share
Wage: Based on qualifications of successful applicant
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Program Manager is a member of the Agency management team and in collaboration with the Directors is covering for current openings in various areas of the agency depending on the strengths and abilities of the successful candidate. Awareness and experience in a variety of service models funded by the Community Living disability Service program including Supported Independent Living and various Residential Service Models as well as Case Management Approaches. The Program Manager provides leadership and direction to the teams they are involved with.
This role requires an individual that possesses the following leadership competencies:
· Communications Skills - Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal, and written and expresses thoughts in an organized, concise manner. Actively listens to the issues of others in a manner that elicits cooperation and support. Develops and delivers effective presentations. Has the ability to present information and ideas to diverse business groups.
· Influential and Collaborative – Has an honest, open, and consistent approach to working with others toward organizational strategic objectives and possesses strong relationship and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and develop and maintain partnerships.
· Market Knowledge – Continuously seeks to stay current and is committed to continuous learning; one that is self‐motivated and self‐directed, being able to work independently with sense of urgency to task completion.
· Organizationally Astute – Is diplomatic and tactful; non-confrontational; recognizes internal and external sensitivities; has an intuitive ability to read the political implications of recommendations and actions; uses sound judgment.
· Energetic & Adaptable – Is prepared to take on longer-term initiatives and does so with enthusiasm; ability to adapt to new and changing situations; able to alter course/direction when necessary; enjoys and embraces new challenges. Flexible; able to deal with stress effectively.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Directors
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Arts, Human Ecology or equivalent experience in a Clinical/Programming setting
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a clinician, supervisor or Manager;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Life’s Journey Management team;
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
The successful candidate will be subject
to a Criminal Record Search and a Child Abuse Registry Check.
Applications must possess a current certification in First Aid. A current Driver’s Abstract is required.
Knowledge of the following areas is required:
• FASD
• Wellness
• Community Living
• Disability Services
• Justice
• Autism
• HR
• EIA and CFS
• Addictions
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication,
Patience and Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision Making
Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.
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