Social Services Program Manager

Introduction

The Department of Families is looking for a qualified Social Services Program Manager in The Pas, MB.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form along with a copy of your resume. See below for further instructions.

Duties:
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Social Services Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership and support in a range of management and supervisory activities associated with policy interpretation, case management, program recommendations, operational planning and financial management and administration. The program manager provides knowledge and direction for crisis management, intervention and issue resolution in the provision of supports and services.

Areas of supports and services include Community Living Dis Ability Services, Employment and Income Assistance, and non-legislated programs:
Children’s Dis Ability Services.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

Attractive salaries

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision

Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more

Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days

Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions

Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW Preferred). A combination of education and experience maybe considered.

Experience in human resource management and the ability to supervise a service delivery team, including attendance and performance management, orientating, training, coaching and developing staff.

Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients.

Case management experience in a social services setting.

Experience with the interpretation, evaluation and implementation of policies, processes and procedures.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with diverse external and…