Summary
The Position – Program ManagerThe Program Manager leads a team of Program Supervisors, Family and Program Therapists and Program Staff. This position is primarily responsible for the management of program and service delivery of the organization, including direct services to clients, the development and support of Enviros business; acting as a liaison with the contractor/funder employees, and clients; maintaining program standards; providing ongoing support and training to the staff teams;
Description
Program Manager – Live in Program (1-year term position with potential for extension)
Full-time
ENVIROS – Who We Are:
Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.
Why work for Enviros?
Come and be a part of a team of dedicated professionals that help people reimagine their lives, so they fulfill their potential and thrive in the community.
As an innovative social services agency, Enviros has partnered with young people and families for over 40 years to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes. With a united purpose of making a difference in the lives of Albertans, our core values of passion, ingenuity, authenticity, resilience, belonging, and quality define who we are as an organization. We value and promote diversity and inclusion and believe that it makes us stronger. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and support the growth and development of our staff.
The Position – Program Manager
The Program Manager leads a team of Program Supervisors, Family and Program Therapists and Program Staff.
This position is primarily responsible for the management of program and service delivery of the organization, including direct services to clients, the development and support of Enviros business; acting as a liaison with the contractor/funder employees, and clients; maintaining program standards; providing ongoing support and training to the staff teams; and managing administrative tasks.
The Program Manager is a key part of the agency management team, which includes the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Services Service Managers and Administrative Managers. In the absence of the Director of Services, as a member of the management team, the program manager may be called upon to be directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.
The Program Manager must follow and actively support all Enviros’ policies and procedures, health and safety protocols, legislative protocols, and provide support as needed so that accreditation standards are met.
Qualifications/Experience
•Undergraduate/ Graduate Degree in a related field; or 3 years of related experience; or a combination of both
•Extensive Youth and Child Care Administrative experience
•Three to five years of experience in supervisory positions
•Clinical counseling experience an asset
•Experience with experiential learning, strength-based practice and working in Group Care programs
•Wilderness programming experience is an asset
•CPR and First Aid Certification
•Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Search) and Intervention Record Check
Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
