Children's and Families Practice Lead

Community Connections Society of Southeast BC; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Children's and Families Practice Lead to provide supervision and support to a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing team success, conducting annual reviews, and leading training for staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work and experience with child-focused frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Development and Diverse abilities.
• Understanding of Early Years and F-Words Frameworks.
• Knowledge of CARF standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to a team of 8-10 staff.
• Conduct annual reviews and in-service training sessions.
• Attend provincial or regional meetings as needed.

Skills

Child Development

Reflective Practice

Group Supervision

Knowledge of Provincial Resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or related discipline

Master's degree (preferred) in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Position Title: Children's and Families Practice Lead (excluded)

Hours: 10 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $53.00 per hour

Starting Date: ASAP

We are seeking an individual to offer our Children's and Families' team direct supervision and support. This team is comprised of 8-10 coordinators and paraprofessionals who also lead teams varying from 3-25 staff. The practice lead will update the Executive Director regarding the team members' successes and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Annual Reviews.
• Reflection team meetings.
• One to one meetings.
• In-service trainings for staff.
• May include attendance at provincial or reginal meetings as needed.

Education and experience in:

• Child Development and Diverse abilities.
• Reflective Practice and Group supervision.
• Early Years and F-Words Frameworks.
• Circle of Security and/or Nobody's Perfect.
• CARF standards and processes.
• Supervision at the leadership level.
• Union relations/collective agreements.
• Knowledge of provincial resources for children and families.
• Bachelor Considered; Masters preferred in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or related discipline.
• Registration with provincial body such as BCASW or BCACC an asset for practicum supervision duties as needed.

Deadline for Applications: When filled

Submit to: Community Connections Society

Attention: Nancy Reid, Executive Director