Assistant Program Supervisor

**Assistant Program Supervisor, Supported Independent Living Program**

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

Edmonton, Alberta

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association is seeking a skilled Assistant Program Supervisor for our Supported Independent Living program in Edmonton. This important role involves supporting individuals, families, and their networks, making a positive impact within the community.

**Who we are**:
McMan is a dynamic not-for-profit social service agency that provides a comprehensive range of programs and services in the Edmonton and North Region. Our talented and valued employees embody our organizational values of Commitment, Trust, Empathy, Respect and Genuineness in our daily practice. We’re proud of the work we do and the individuals we support.

**What you’ll do**:
This individual will ensure that the programs fully meet the needs of individuals, their support network and program funder, while maintaining McMan’s values, policies, accreditation standards and fiscal integrity.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

- Motivate, lead and mentor all staff in the program using leadership skills, providing resources and direct supervision when required
- Directly supervise the Live-in Support Worker and Alternate Weekend overnight staff.
- Be an on-call supervisor in rotation with the other 3 Prog. Supervisors and Asst. Prog. Supervisors
- Participate in ongoing program planning & development
- Including quality improvement
- Assist in planning and coordination of youth events and activities
- Support the youth in developing healthy social, daily living, coping and problem-solving skills
- Address individual behavioral issues utilizing appropriate and approved techniques and training
- Coordinate apartment turnovers, including light cleaning and garbage removal when youth leave
- Ensure coverage for overnights in the absence of overnight staff
- Coordinate building and site maintenance with the Program Manager
- Complete financial documentation, reporting and tracking in line with Mcman’s procedures
- Assist the Program Supervisor with any other administrative duties required

**What you bring**:

- A post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or a related discipline.
- Two years of directly related experience in youth/family work, six months of which were in a supervisory capacity
- Satisfactory security checks including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)
- Emergency First Aid with CPR-Level C CPR + AED
- A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and third-party liability insurance (minimum $2 million).
- Comfort with driving to various locations as required.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Must have a strong commitment to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with development disabilities, mental health disorders and complex behaviours
- Strong computer/word processing skills
- Good critical thinking skills and the ability to lead independently

**What’s in it for you**:

- A chance to work with a talented and engaged team of professionals in an organization with a great reputation that offers tremendous service in the community.
- An opportunity to work with an organization with a great culture that values and recognizes the humans that work with us and the talent they bring to the table.
- Comprehensive benefits plan that begins on day one of employment.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Basic life insurance, pension plan, disability and wellness programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time-off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training.
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted._
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.49-$32.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have 6 months of Supervisor experience?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- direct care service of youth & adults: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 drivers licence, abstract, vehicle & auto insurance (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-25