Program Supervisor

Program Supervisor
- Respite Care Connection Enviros 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. Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth. Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. The Program – Respite Care Connection The Respite Care Connection promotes, strengthens, and preserves the right for children with developmental disabilities to have a permanent home. The program works toward this goal by providing caregivers with time to take care of themselves and their other children while their child is in respite. The Respite Care Connection is a community-based program for children and youth aged 6-17 years. The Supervisor is to create and maintain positive relationships with the community, neighbours, professionals and staff members. The Program Supervisor must follow and actively support all of Enviros’ policies and procedures, health and safety protocols ad legislative protocols and provide support as needed so that accreditation standard are consistently met. Establish and maintain an intake process for the program as per contract requirements Ensure a trauma informed care model is being utilized in service decisions Support access to community resources, client support, and crisis intervention Provide training and community resources for identified needs within the program Ensure program is meeting intended outcomes as outlined in contract agreement Promote staff involvement within the Enviros community and supports the cultivation of a work environment that can manage change well Decision Making: uses strong critical thinking with principle-based processing to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the quality of Program service delivery and improve systems and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment able to effectively manage time with strong organizational skills to meet all job requirements successfully Learning: proactively identifies ways for self-improvement and development and fully supports the growth and development in all staff with culturally aware, strengths-based, and individualized planning. Potential Risks All programs within Enviros provide services to persons served who may be described as "person at risk" or "a vulnerable person". As a result of the situations persons served may have experienced there may be situations within our programs where person served may become aggressive, violent or lose control of their behaviours, demonstrating at risk behaviours. For all programs, Enviros has protocols to mitigate these risks including providing support and training to assist agency personnel in working through at‑risk persons presentation. Employees must be aware of the potential and inherent risks, including but not limited to physical and/or mental harm, associated with Enviros programs and this role within the agency. Weekend availability required. Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Human Services Experience with needs assessment and supporting children & youth with complex needs (eg. ASD, FASD) as well as supporting adults and families in healthy change A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector check (completed within the last six months) Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self‑identifying as an Indigenous Person. Intervention Record Check (IRC) Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire. #