Manager - After School Programs

**AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP) MANAGER**

**Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Position**

**WHAT IRCOM OFFERS**:

- A warm, fun and supportive work community
- An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion
- A staff team that is passionate and committed in supporting settlement of newcomer families
- An inner-city organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation
- A family-friendly organization with a comprehensive benefits package
- A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**: The After-School Program Manager is:

- An experienced, collaborative individual with strong program, staff & financial management skills
- Committed to IRCOM’s vision and mandate to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs, and services.
- A detail oriented, efficient and resourceful, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Able to work effectively with a culturally diverse group of community members,
- Passionate about newcomer children and youth potential in growing into their Canadian environment.
- Able to inspire and support the staff team in achieving program outcomes.

** AND PURPOSE**:The After-School Program (ASP) Manager leads the ASP staff team to develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate year-round educational, recreational, social, arts and leadership programs for newcomer children and youth. The goal of the After-School Program is to assist newcomer children and youth to harness their potential and set and achieve goals that will facilitate their successful transition to life in Canada. This vision is realized through a diverse range of educational and recreational activities, a safe and empowering environment enriched by positive mentorship, and active engagement and collaboration with various service providers. The ultimate goal is to nurture a sense of belonging, instill confidence, and foster leadership skills among children and youth, ensuring their successful integration into Canadian life.

Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) Inc., the After-School Program Manager provides leadership to staff and volunteers by;
- Developing and evaluating programs
- Managing program budget
- Supervising and leading staff team
- Supporting inter-departmental team work
- Nurturing community partnerships, and
- Managing records

Under the direction and support of the Director of Programming, the ASP Manager will fulfill the following:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Program Development and Evaluation (25%)**
- Develop, maintain and evaluate high quality, year-round, after school and summer programs
- Develop programs, strategies and coordinated services to mentor at-risk youth and include high needs children and youth in programming
- Develop and supervise special projects that respond to the dynamic needs of newcomer children and youth
- Oversee the development of weekly, monthly and annual program plans
- Develop and implement strategies to teach respect and non-violent behaviour among participants
- Support youth voice, leadership and ownership in programs
- Monitor program growth and development, ensuring programs are relevant, well-run and coordinated with other youth services
- Ensure ASP programming is evaluated and program improvements are made using Program Quality Assessment (PQA) tools

**Financial Management (20%)**
- Build enduring relationships with funders as directed by the Director of Programming
- Lead the ASP grant-writing in close collaboration with Director of Programming and Fund Development Specialist
- Ensure funding database is accurate and ASP grant reports are submitted on-time
- Prepare annual program budget proposal
- Monitor program budget revenue and expenses in consultation with the Director of Programming
- Orient staff to financial processes and develop program-specific supports and systems as required
- Manage and authorize day to day cash flow, expense claims and payment requisitions

**Staff and Volunteer Management (20%)**
- Select, orient, train, and supervise ASP staff across multiple sites and programs
- Conduct regular staff check-ins, annual job description updates and performance reviews
- Identify and develop individual professional development plans and lead team building activities
- Coach program lead staff including Homework and Education for Youth (HEY) Teacher, Lead Program Support Worker and Youth and Family Support Worker
- Serve as positive role model for all, including children, youth and their families
- Approve staff schedules and authorize time sheets
- Ensure ASP staff compliance with IRCOM policies and procedures
- Ensure program volunteers and practicum students receive adequate orientation, support and supervision in collaboration with Volunteer and Community Services Program Coordinator

**Team & Inter