The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families is seeking the following:

Program Director, Youth Programs

Hours per week: 35 hours/week

Location: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, B.C.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and motivate individuals to achieve their best work
• Create, recognize and support ideas for new program
• Oversee existing programs that provide youth justice support, family support, transitional housing, community outreach and group services to youth and their families
• Develop budgets for new programs and oversee budgets of existing programs
• Hire, train, and supervise staff
• Provide supervision and direction to staff working with children, youth and families
• Ensure staff understand and follow agency and program policies and procedures
• Facilitate program development, including the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals
• Oversee program outcomes evaluation and reporting
• Ensure that programs meet accreditation requirements
• Track caseloads using software and ensure that files are maintained
• Liaise and maintain positive relationships with community partners and funders
• Provide professional and knowledgeable representation of the agency in the community
• Develop work plans and provide written reports and other documentation as required
• Ensure that programs meet accreditation requirements
• Remain current on emerging trends regarding youth and family development work, youth issues, parenting practices, and therapeutic modalities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field with at least 5 years supervisory experience
• Ability to provide effective leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent skills in planning and program development
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Experience in contract management
• Knowledge of community resources
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively and liaise with other professionals
• Ability to work effectively as part of the agency management team
• Excellent knowledge of pertinent legislation and MCFD policies, procedures and protocols
• Excellent knowledge of behaviour intervention strategies and youth and child development
• Excellent knowledge of family counselling techniques, case management and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with at-risk children, youth and families with complex problems
• Good understanding of the effects of trauma, depression and anxiety on individual and family functioning
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Good understanding of program outcome evaluation

Other:

• Must be able to work flexible hours when required
• Level one First Aid certification required
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification an asset