Wellness Centre Program Supervisor

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Wellness Centre Program Supervisor  Company  The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency.

Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.
Under the direction and supervision of the Wellness Centre Manager, the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor shall deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed service coordination, supervision, and administration for the shishalh Nation Child and Youth Wellness Centre front-line staff. This position includes managing services offered by the ‘Child & Youth Wellness Teams’, data and financial reporting, ongoing coordination of integrated services and front-line engagement with youth, families, community stakeholders, and other departments within the organization.

These services will be delivered in accordance with the Wellness & Recreation policy guidelines and the Child and Youth Wellness Centre's mission and vision. The Program Supervisor will work closely with the Wellness Centre Manager to help deliver and improve programs and services to shishalh Nation children, youth, and their families.
The Wellness Center Program Supervisor will also perform supervisory, administrative, and professional duties in the organization's operations. Additionally, you will also work collaboratively with the CMS Events Coordinator, Child Program Coordinator, Recreation Coordinator and Traditional Wellness Coordinator in the design, implementation, and delivery of all wellness initiatives.

Note:

This is a 1-year maternity coverage position.
The Candidate:
Core

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the Wellness Centre’s After School programming, Youth drop-in, Spring and Summer Camps and special events in a way that promotes barrier-free access and is engaging for youth ages 5-18.
Assist the Wellness Centre manager in ensuring all employees comply with the organization's policies, procedures, and standards.
Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities and work of departmental staff.
Work directly with programs with children and youth.
Support the Child & Youth Wellness Team through a supervision model that includes being present in programming with children and youth, regular team meetings, debriefing and involvement in critical situations.
Support staff in problem-solving matters related to clients or department operations.
Make recommendations on department goals and objectives to support the Nation’s strategic direction and to meet the needs of the community.
Develop evaluation criteria for programs and evaluate and report on the success of programs in achieving their goals.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff who may include Wellness Coordinators, Program Assistants and Youth on-call workers.
Promote both shishalh & mainstream approaches to healing & helping.
Set a tone of leadership that is child & family focused, collaborative in nature and aligns with the vision and mission of the Wellness Centre and its policies.
Relationship and Team Building:
Demonstrate behaviours and attitudes that are consistent with the Nation's vision, mission and values.
Provide opportunities for the enhancement and development of positive cultural identities of the children, families, and the community.
Ensure…