Family services area manager

Bissell Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a self-motivated Family services area manager. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs.
• The candidate must plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs.
• The candidate must hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff.
• The candidate must direct and advise professional and non-professional staff.
• The candidate must manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities, and detention centres.
• The candidate must participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups.
• The candidate must plan, administer, and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, and equipment.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must provide coaching.
• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must supervise other technical support workers in the group.
• The candidate must have supervisory experience.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

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