Program Supervisor

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to make a difference in the field of Child & Youth Care?  Lac La Biche Youth Centre is a campus-based treatment centre for youth with significant or severe emotional and behavioural issues.  We are currently recruiting to multiple Program Supervisors – (Child & Youth Care Worker 3) position.

 
As a Program Supervisor your responsibilities includes:

• You will ensure treatment programs are consistent with ministry objectives and business plan goals and that resources, policies, and quality control processes support program delivery
• This may also include input into existing program policies and procedures, developing new programs, and ensuring they are implemented and followed appropriately by all staff.
• You will be responsible for evaluation and development of new and existing programs as well as the supervision and overall functioning of various programs which includes operational decision making for 2 -10 bed programs with 6 direct team leader reports, along with supervision of other centre programs as assigned by the Manager or the Associate Director.
• This involves managing performance, establishing performance expectations, conducting performance reviews based on observable performance, and completing annual assessments within designated time frames. Participating in the recruitment process may also a responsibility of this position.
   

To be successful, you understand team dynamics and are able to work in a collaborative manner among multi-faceted teams. Sound problem solving; critical thinking skills, knowledge of change managements, decision-making and conflict resolution skills are key. An ability to assimilate information and communicate effectively verbally and in writing is essential. 

You have a sound knowledge of therapeutic modalities applicable to the clients. An in-depth knowledge of CAC Standards, Outcome Evaluations, Best Practices, and Program Development is essential.  A sound knowledge and integration of agency philosophy, values, objectives, goals, policies and procedures as well as Regional & Human Services Ministry objectives is an asset.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care is preferred in a directly related field.

• Plus, considerable progressively responsible experience in a campus based treatment setting with 3-5 years of experience as a Child & Youth Care Worker 2 or 3-5 years of other supervisory experience in a related field.
• Certification with the Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta is preferred.
• You must have Valid Driver’s License; First Aid Certificate and Suicide Prevention Certificate
• Lac La Biche Region, Children & Family Services is committed to delivering culturally appropriate services to Indigenous populations and we encourage applications from Indigenous candidates.
   

Assets:

• A high cultural competency in Indigenous experience
• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma
• Related experience in therapeutic campus-based care setting, working with indigenous populations, working in youth homes, teacher, educational assistant, crisis intervention, family counselling, youth counselling, youth correction work, childcare program development (Teacher, Educational Assistant, Psychologist) and behavioral therapy.
• Current Certification in First Aid with CPR and Suicide Intervention
   

Candidates who possess the assets listed above, or are interested in our High Prairie location, will be screened in first for interview. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of work: This position works 36.25 hours per week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including medical checks, Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector security screening, an Intervention Services Record check and academic credentials check.

Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Location:  Lac La Biche, Alberta

Pre-Employment Requirements:  As part of the application process, you are required to complete and satisfactorily qualify on:

• Virtual multi-panel interview,
• Academic credential check,
• Professional and/or academic reference checks,
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector,
• Intervention Record Check,
• Alberta College of Social Workers Registration (if applicable)
• Provide a Current 5 Year Commercial Driver Abstract

 
Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Candidates who incur a cost to complete any of the above listed pre-employment checks will be eligible for reimbursement if they are hired into a position in the Campus Based Treatment Centres. Please ensure that you keep your receipt or proof of purchase to complete the expense process once hired.
 
Candidate screening and interviews will be taking place periodically throughout the job posting. Interviews will be taking place virtually, and accommodation may be made if requested.
 
Successful candidates will be placed into a talent pool, at which point their pre-employment checks will be conducted and their suitability will be assessed. Those who are matched to a vacancy will be contacted; those who are not will have up to 6 months to be considered while their certification is still valid.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs