Program Supervisor – Excel Discovery
6 month contract – with the possibility of extension
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.
helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what 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 best practices.
Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence, Outcome Based.
Why People Choose Enviros:
Simply Stated, our vision is, “
Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.”
The Program – ExCel Discovery
Enviros ExCel Discovery is an Open Custody program in the province of Alberta and has six (6) spaces for youth who have an open custody sentence. The program is designed to meet the needs of adolescent young offenders who have been sentenced to complete a portion of their custodial time in the community. ExCel Discovery is the only Open Custody group home in the province of Alberta. ExCel Discovery offers an integrated treatment setting with enhanced programming in the areas of addictions, education, mental health and reintegration. The overall goal of the program is to support young offenders in successfully transitioning from being in secure custody, to life in the community.
The Position
This position will be based at ExCel Discovery and will include direct involvement and support of the program, staff team, youth, and community partners. This position will be part of the Enviros leadership team and will ensure that day-to-day operations follow program protocols and Enviros policy.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of staff members up to 12 individuals
- Consultation and reporting to the Custody Operations Branch
- Collaborating with the Calgary and Edmonton Young Offenders Center
- Ensure all Accreditation standards are upkept and met
- Completion and overseeing of documentation and case management
- Complete scheduling to ensure program is properly staffed
- Active member of the leadership team
- Oversee and approve staff timesheets, and time-off
- Supports group care on-call on a rotational basis
- Attend all leadership meetings
- Conduct staff meetings
- Along with the program manager, ensure that the budget is reviewed and adhered to
- Provide regular supervision of staff members
- Provide support when needed to clients
- Recruitment, staff performance evaluations and staff training as required by CAC guidelines and ensure all staff training are current
- Oversee household health and safety standards and overall housekeeping duties
Competencies
Strong communication skills
Subject matter expert on child and youth care programs
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Supportive leader that encourages ongoing staff development
Able to adapt to changing situations
Open Communication
Able to provide effective feedback and supervision to staff
Education & Experience
Post-secondary education in a Human Services related field
Experience and demonstrated skills in supervising staff
Experience working with youth affected by trauma
Experience/ Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act is considered an asset
CPR and first aid certification
Other Qualifications
Valid Class 5 driver’s license ( Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence
Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check ( within six (6) months)
Child Intervention Check (within six (6) months)
Other Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
- A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence
- Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months)
- Child Intervention Check (within six (6) months)
Salary: $60,000 – $67,000 annually
How to apply:
https://enviros.sagehcm.com/jobs/332/1/#158/apply
Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements
As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:
- Intervention Record Check (IRC)
- Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
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