Program Lead

PROGRAM LEADFULL-TIME POSITION

Michif Child & Family Services (MCFS) Agencyis a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba.

Competition #: MCFS-PL-

Hours of Work:
Various - Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, 40 hours per week.

Classification and Salary: EAULT $23.54 - $33.87 per hour

Location:

Dauphin, Manitoba, Must be able to travel.

Under the supervision of the Service Supervisor, the Program Lead will work together with workers in all areas of service and administration across the agency. The Program Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a range of targeted supports to children, youth, or families and is responsible for the supervision and management of any assigned staff.

• Complete various applications or forms as required, i.e., Birth Certificates, Birth Records, Passports, Social Insurance, Passport, Enhances basic , Health Cards, camp and field trip requests, DSW request form, family visit requests, tax requests, child tax benefits, CIC subsidiary forms online, etc. and assist with various other administrative tasks as assigned (closing/transfer summaries, assist with service of court documents, prepare records and documentation, complete memos or contracts).
• Work with units to provide support and services for children and families, i.e., contact families and set up appointments or help to build support networks, assist in the placement of children, driving children or youth to and from appointments, assist with family time (supervisor visits), visit families at home (community setting), following up with case plan goals, assistance in creating life books as needed, follow-up with inquiries.
• Provide youth-led case management and transitional planning for those reaching independence. Ensure collaborative planning occurs for youth reaching the age of majority. Develop and implement programs and activities which build on youth’s skills and work towards ensuring consistent assessments and transfer of knowledge occurs for all youth working towards independence.
• Coordinate with children, youth, families and collaterals towards developing and engaging children with their culture. Develop cultural plans, and coordinate with caregivers, children and youth to ensure they are connected to various area local resources and supports.
• Assist youth in obtaining employment, housing, and educational opportunities. Offer/organize programming and life skills to youth on topics that directly impact their age group.
• Provide supervision and consultation to any assigned staff related to facility operation and program operation. Provide direction and leadership on the resolution of identified service and administrative issues that may arise.
• Manage and coordinate any necessary scheduling (may include either program or facility related activity). Perform any required daily documentation (case notes, incident reports, meal planning, discharge reports, daily or financial logs, program summaries).
• Effectively and efficiently manage human and financial resources allocated by adhering to budget allocations, workload distribution, performance management, staffing and training.
• Support, develop and implement any Agency administrative, service and personnel policy and procedural requirements within the program area or facility.
• Provide crisis management and conflict resolution support.
• Build positive relationships and rapport with children, youth and families, helping to identify personal strengths, promote growth, self-worth, and a sense of belonging. Promote positive teamwork,…