Program Manager

STR8 UP is hiring a Program Manager for our Gang Violence Reduction Strategy-Community Intervention Model (GVRS-CIM). This position can be based out of either Saskatoon or Prince Albert STR8 UP locations. The Program Manager position will supervise and direct a team of outreach workers, contracted addiction and cultural workers and lived experience mentors.

STR8 UP: 10,000 Little Steps to Healing Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization that assists individuals in mastering their own destiny and liberating themselves from gangs, addictions, and criminal street lifestyles. STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on spiritual values of Honesty and Humility.
The GVRS-CIM project is a Ministry of Corrections and Policing contract to provide gang-exit outreach services and program facilitation for the central and northern regions of the province.

**Purpose and Scope**

The Gang Violence Reduction Strategy-CIM program supports gang-affiliated youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who have been assessed as a high risk to reoffend by the SPRA or LSI-SK assessment tools. The project has offices in both the Saskatoon and Prince Albert and a service area that includes the northern half of the province. CIM supports adults and youth both in correctional facilities and in the community as they move through the justice system and transition out of the gang lifestyle to become responsible community members. Some of the issue’s participants face include socio-economic and health challenges: poverty, family breakdown, limited education and employment, insecure housing, mental health and emotional challenges including anger, frustration, low self-esteem and addictions. The CIM project advocates, mediates, counsels, mentors and negotiates resources on their behalf. We walk alongside our clients as they chart their course forward.

**Responsibilities will include**:
Being familiar with and managing Program requirements and ensuring alignment with STR8 UP philosophy and culture

Supervising and directing the Program, in conjunction with the STR8 UP Leadership team while reporting to and following the direction of the Executive Director

Participate in learning and evaluation, attend meetings and community facilitations, and input, analyze and report on qualitative and quantitative data for reports to the Ministry of Corrections and Policing and Agency delivering services in Saskatchewan

Engage and work with organizations delivering services in Saskatchewan, partners, criminal justice stakeholders, community organizations and individuals having an interest in the program

Identify partnerships for services in the community

Be responsible for and monitoring compliance with contracted goals and requirements, including: participant referrals, risk-management implementation, staff training and client programming, record keeping, reporting, and privacy

Participate in outreach work on a limited basis, with a view to improving the experience for participant and outreach worker, alike

Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports

Provide information about services and opportunities in the community and

Meet with staff to help develop new initiatives and strengthen organizational strategies

**Qualifications and Qualities**:
To qualify, you will possess a degree or diploma in human services in any of the following fields: Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Indigenous Studies, with relevant experience equivalent with demonstrated experience in program management

Current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge of First Nations & Metis traditions, protocols and cultural practices

Knowledge of community support programs

Practical, organized, decisive, motivated to learn and open-minded

Ability to manage multiple demands and priorities in a fast paced and changing environment

Excellent personnel management, presentations, administrative, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and mediation skills

A strong understanding of excel spreadsheets, sharepoint, database use, budgeting and program planning

Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Understanding of professional boundaries

Salaries are based on STR8 UP current salary grid $28.00 to $32.00 per hour plus benefits dependant on experience

STR8 UP appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

**Salary**: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskato