Manager of Group Living Services - Prince Albert, SK (Personal Services)
Location: Fraser House, Prince Albert, SK
Position: Full Time Term ending April 29, 2025
Post Closing Date: March 13, 2025
Join Our Team as a Manager of Group Living Services!
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact and creating a safe, nurturing environment for those in need? As the Manager of Group Living Services, you will play a pivotal role in leading, guiding, and supporting our dedicated group living services team. You will uphold policies, procedures, and agency standards while promoting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care. You will work closely with participants, clinical teams, educational and vocational teams, administrative staff, funding agencies, families, community resources, and other stakeholders to foster a supportive and comprehensive service environment.
Qualifications:
Education and Professional Certification
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
Experience
- At least four (4) years of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults facing behavioral, cognitive, mental health, or developmental challenges.
- A minimum of four (4) years of management experience.
Skills and Characteristics
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, mentor, and support team members.
- Expert knowledge of the issues that bring clients to Ranch Ehrlo Society.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in budgeting and resource allocation.
- Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Innovative program development skills, including designing and delivering specialized training.
- Ability to set clear, achievable goals and meet both individual and program objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation abilities.
- Efficient time management and organizational skills.
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Adaptability and openness to learning and development opportunities.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Services
- Develop and maintain positive partnerships with the Ministry of Social Services, Mobile Crisis, Regina Police Service, RCMP, Children's Justice Centre, and Ministry of Corrections and Public Safety.
- Create and implement individualized case plans for participants.
- Encourage team input in individual and group treatment planning.
- Lead the implementation of treatment plans, ensuring coordination of documentation and communication with families, funders, and stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment.
- Monitor and approve the delivery of activity plans by the group living services team, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Ensure participant needs are met in alignment with policies, including safety, treatment, medication administration, healthcare, documentation, nutrition, chores, and hygiene.
- Foster professional working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Co-facilitate weekly treatment groups with the clinical team as needed.
- Ensure adherence to Behavior Management and Support policies.
- Provide crisis response and debriefing follow-up and training.
- Represent the team at planning conferences, educational conferences, and meetings related to participant intake, transfer, and discharge.
- Engage in community events, agency activities, and other relevant events.
- Ensure accurate and compliant documentation in participant records and communications.
- Perform additional related duties as needed.
Leadership
- Oversee the group living services team within their unit, including recruitment, performance management, professional development, and staff discipline.
- Provide comprehensive leadership, coaching, and support for all team members, including facilitating meetings, overseeing training, conducting evaluations, and managing employee relations.
- Ensure that all team members complete mandatory training.
- Maintain adherence to agency policies, procedures, and standards.
Management of Resources
- Schedule unit staff to provide continuous 24/7/365 coverage, manage and update schedules, approve time off requests, and address staffing needs.
- Ensure effective management of assets and resources, including buildings, vehicles, and furnishings, and coordinate with Property Management for maintenance and repairs.
- Contribute to the development of operational budgets and plans, and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.
- Manage timely resource projections and expense reconciliations.
Safety
- Promote and uphold safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
- Comply with all agency and government regulations, policies, and instructions.
- Include health and safety objectives in departmental plans with clear goals.
- Ensure staff compliance with established safe work practices.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of all mandatory training requirements as per agency policy.
- Possession of a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher driver's license, with eligibility for coverage under the agency's commercial auto insurance policy.
At Ranch Ehrlo Society, we understand the importance of recognizing and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package which goes beyond just salary. From comprehensive health and wellness benefits to opportunities for professional development and growth, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Additionally, our package includes perks such as recognition programs, and a supportive work culture that fosters inclusion, collaboration and innovation. Apply now at ehrlo.com to take the first step toward an enriching career!
Wage Range: $82,825.60 - $107,078.40 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you have any questions regarding this application, kindly contact Barclay Batiuk at barclay.batiuk@ranchehrlo.ca.
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