Supervisor, Live-in Care and Community Services

WelcometoSSM; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Northeastern Ontario seeks a Supervisor to oversee the development of Live-in Care and Community Services. Responsibilities include program and budget management, staff recruitment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant experience and preferably hold a Master’s degree or related qualifications. Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and youth with complex mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of residential licensing requirements and serious occurrence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs and budgets.
• Recruit, train, and schedule staff.
• Plan services and manage licensing for live-in care.

Skills

Working with children and youth

Program development

Budget management

Recruitment

Training

Scheduling staff

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Master’s degree preferred

B.S.W. or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences

Child and Youth Work/Social Services Worker Diploma

Job description

Algoma Family Services is seeking a Supervisor to assist in delivering its vision of expanding Live-in Care and Community Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for program development, budget management, recruitment, training, and scheduling of Child and Youth Care Practitioners and alternate care providers.

Job Summary

This new and exciting position will support the development of our Live-in Care and Community Services. The Supervisor will be an integral member of the Algoma Family Services Leadership Team, responsible for service planning, licensing for live-in care programs, and adherence to legislated regulations and AFS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program development and budget management
• Recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff
• Service planning and licensing for live-in care programs
• Adherence to legislated regulations and AFS policies and procedures

Minimum Education

• Master’s degree preferred
• B.S.W. or Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences
• Child and Youth Work/Social Services Worker Diploma

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of five years related experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children and youth with complex mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Experience with recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff
• Knowledge of residential licensing requirements and serious occurrence reporting
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Ability To

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with agency staff and community partners
• Write timely and accurate reports
• Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, and on-call

Algoma Family Services is committed to providing inclusive and culturally sensitive services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Please note that a current First Aid Certificate and CPR, a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, and proof of Full COVID-19 vaccination are required. A clean Broad Sector Check is also necessary.