Program Supervisor

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 59172
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Department : Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC)
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 17, 2024
Classification: Child & Youth Care Worker 3

**Salary**: $2745.72 to $3549.01 Bi-Weekly [$71,663.29 to $92,629.16 Annually]

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

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**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to make a difference in the field of Child & Youth Care? Yellowhead Youth Centre is a Provincial Campus Based Care centre for youth ages 12-17 with significant or severe emotional and behavioural issues leading with a trauma informed lens. We are currently recruiting for 3 Program Supervisor - (Child & Youth Care Worker 3) positions.

As a Program Supervisor your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- You will ensure programs are consistent with ministry objectives and business plan goals and that resources, policies, and quality control processes support program delivery
- This may also include input into existing program policies and procedures, developing new programs, and ensuring they are implemented and followed appropriately by all staff at Yellowhead Youth Provincial Campus Based Care.
- You will be responsible for evaluation and development of new and existing programs as well as the supervision and overall functioning of various programs which includes operational decision making for 2 -10 bed programs with 6 direct team leader reports, along with supervision of other centre programs as assigned by the Manager or the Director.
- This involves managing performance, establishing performance expectations, conducting performance reviews based on observable performance, and completing annual assessments within designated time frames. Participating in the recruitment process for Yellowhead Youth Provincial Campus Based Care may also a responsibility of this position.

To be successful, you understand team dynamics and can work in a collaborative manner among multi-faceted teams. Sound problem solving; critical thinking skills, knowledge of change managements, decision-making and conflict resolution skills are key. An ability to assimilate information and communicate effectively verbally and in writing is essential.

You have a sound knowledge of therapeutic modalities applicable to the clients. An in-depth knowledge of CAC Standards, Outcome Evaluations, Best Practices, and Program Development is essential. A sound knowledge and integration of agency philosophy, values, objectives, goals, policies, and procedures as well as Regional & Human Services Ministry objectives is an asset.

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**APS Competencies**:
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You will need the following competencies to be successful in this role:

- **Agility**- Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment.
- **Drive for Results** - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
- **Develop Self and Others** - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
- **Build Collaborative Environments** - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Develop Networks** - Ability to fo