In Your Role You Will

• Plan and develop the program in consultation with the program manager, and plans and implements program activities and special events.
• Formulate program policies and procedures and evaluates the program in consultation with the supervisor.
• Oversee the day to day operation of the program by ensuring that : the necessary facilities and equipment are in place;

program policies, guidelines and best practices are adhered to; and program standards and licensing requirements are met.

• Supervise / oversee program staff and contractors by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback on performance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of program staff and contractors by performing duties such as screening applicants, participating in interview panels, and making hiring recommendations.
• Schedule program staff and sets up placements according to program requirements.
• Orient, determine the need for, and provide training to program staff, contractors, volunteers and practicum students.
• Promote public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaise with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program, and represent the agency and / or program in external events.
• Maintain related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Operate motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting service recipients or on WJS business.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage on pager or cell phone as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check.

These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• A Degree or Diploma in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field.
• Minimum of three years in a similar facility or program, including at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
• Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
• Experience with basic sign language and / or alternative communication strategies training or experience an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to use common computer applications required.
• Food Safe food hygiene and sanitation and WHMIS (or willing to obtain within probationary period).
• MANDT or Non-violent crisis intervention (or willing to obtain within probationary period).

Other Requirements :

• A physician’s note confirming suitability, including a negative tuberculosis screening test
• Successful candidate must sign an oath of confidentiality, a conflict of interest statement, abuse protocols, and a code of ethics statement

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with WJS Canada.

WJS adheres to provincial / legislated communicable disease prevention protocols. Some of our community health care providers / stakeholders may require WJS employees to be vaccinated in order to be able to enter establishments while supporting WJS individuals / clients in service.