Social Development Program Manager - Jobs in Merritt, BC

Job Description

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00/HourlyJob Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleLanguage: EnglishMinimum Education: Bachelors DegreePositions Available: 1NOC Group: Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services (0314)NOC Job Title: Area Manager, Family ServicesExpires in 25 daysExpires: 2021-12-31Posted: 2021-12-06Last Updated: 2021-12-06Job Location(s)181 Nawishaskin LaneMerritt, British ColumbiaV1K 0A7, CanadaJob DescriptionSocial Development ManagerDepartment: Human ServicesReports To: Director of Human ServicesSummary of Organizational Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director of Human Services, the Social Development Manager is responsible for administration, program development, staff supervision and communications of Lower Nicola Band Social Services Department. This position is responsible for managing the following programs: Family Violence, Social Assistance, burials, special needs, Family Activities, and will perform band social worker roles and responsibilities.Duties and TasksBAND SOCIAL WORKERTo track and maintain Social Assistance statistical information for quarterly and annual reporting to ISCHelp community members in completing application forms such as Veterans Allowance, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Child Tax Benefits,Work collaboratively with MCFD, Ministry of Social Development, Scwexmx Child & Family Services, ISC, First Nations Health Authority, and outside community agencies for client and community betterment.Work directly with families who have been referred by outside agencies, MCFD, Scwexmx.Works with and supports families with burial and loss of membersPLANNINGDefines short- and long-term departmental objectives and ensures follow up and implementation of these objectives by developing an operating plan on an annual basis. Such plans may be multi-year in scope.Assesses social and health needs of individuals and the community. Structure and design effective programs; coordinate the implementation of programs to meet those needs.Exercises leadership by keeping abreast of new initiatives and government programs to meet current needs and to plan.Develops, recommends, and administers the operating budget for the Social Development programs.ADMINISTRATIONVerifies the monthly financial statements for social development programsTo assist in the submission and implementation of funding proposals.Ensures that all statistical and reporting requirements are met to ensure an appropriate level of funding for our social development programsTo oversee the preparation of and be responsible for all related reports required by the band Council or administration and by any funding agencies ISCTo prepare and submit an annual budget to the Band administration for review and approval and to supervise the budgets for all related programs and other allocated monies.STAFF SUPERVISIONImmediate supervision of program staff within the social services department.Maintains staffing for community programs in accordance with LNIB personnel policy.Coordinates a departmental team approach, setting overall objectives and goals on an annual basis.In conjunction with the Director of Human services, develops or manages the development of employee training aimed at continuous improvement objectives.Performs annual employee evaluations for your departmentCOMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONSRegularly communicates to the Band membership and promotes the availability of programs and services offered by the Community and Health departments.Contributes to every issue of the LNIB newsletter.How to ApplyExpiring: Dec 31, 2021Phone: 2365752129Email: HR@LNIB.netQuick Apply

• Terms & Conditions
• New Privacy
• Privacy Center
• Accessibility

For Job Seekers

• Browse Jobs
• Advanced Job Search
• Emplois Quebec

For Employers

• Post a Job

Stay Connected