group home manager

The ROC Society; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Job summary

The ROC Society in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a capable leader to direct and develop social and community service programs. On-site work is required at our location, with oversight of budget, staff and policy development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Disability studies, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience managing a diverse team of professionals and non-professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; disability studies background preferred.
• Proven leadership and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the delivery of social and community service programs.
• Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs.
• Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff.
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff.
• Establish administrative procedures.
• Prepare reports and briefs for management committees and working groups.
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, and services.
• Represent the organization for government liaison and media relations.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Provide coaching.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Disability studies

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Disability studies

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct the delivery of social and community service programs
• Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
• Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
• Establish administrative procedures
• Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
• Resolve conflict situations
• Coaching

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits