Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate in the position will report to the Director, PCBC. They will support the staff, coordinates and manages all day to day internal and external operational activities of the Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC). The Centre provides a therapeutic environment for the assessment and treatment of high risk youth with the goal of transitioning to an alternate care giving arrangement and/or re-integration to the community in a safe and responsible manner. This position ensures that the services are delivered to accreditation standards while supporting the individual needs of the children and youth in the program. 
 

The Manager will establish and implement effective monitoring procedures to ensure the financial and administrative responsibilities are in full compliance with legislation, budget allocations, and regional financial/administration policy and procedures.  The manager will be expected to maintain ongoing interaction with Centre staff and clinicians as well as regional staff and external stakeholders as required to develop and deliver services related to the treatment plans established for children and youth within the Centre.  As the leader of a dedicated team of professionals, the Manager of the Provincial Campus Based Care will play an important role in developing and implementing new approaches to the provision of holistic treatment processes for children and youth deemed in need of services within a residential treatment setting.
 

The Manager must oversee the overall operation of the Elk Lodge PCBC in Lac La Biche.  The services provided impact internal program objectives related to the Children and Family Services program objectives as described in the business and operations plans of PCBC’s. As a member of the Quality Assurance Management Team, the Manager is a key player in the development of provincial guidelines and programs.  The incumbent will have input into policies and programs by proposing options and providing an assessment of social, fiscal and political impacts from a service delivery perspective.
 

The position requires understanding the principles of child intervention practice framework and Signs of Safety practice tools in the services and programming delivered at the Centre which will include cultural experiences in youth, preserve families for youth, strengths based approaches, connection and collaboration with partners, continuous improvement and appreciative inquiry. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Drive for Results:  Identifies ways to exceed performance expectations. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives, and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs. 
• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems. Finds ways to improve complex systems or structures to better meet goals and outcomes. Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization. Assesses and addresses risks while providing guidance to move new ideas forward. 
• Agility:  Anticipates changing environmental demands and changes behavior accordingly. Remains calm and composed even in difficult or stressful situations. Is open to new or diverse ideas, and to doing things in a new way. Works creatively within policies and procedures to proactively meet goals. 
• Systems Thinking:  Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate. 
• Develop Networks:  Makes an effort to have informal or casual contact with a range of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Builds trust by being open to different perspectives while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes. Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. 
• Build Collaborative Environments:  Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Develop Self and Others:  A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:
A university degree in  Child &youth care, Social Work or a human service related equivalency, supplemented by a minimum of five years supervisory experience and work experience in one or more of the following areas: child protection, prevention of family violence, mental health, family support for children with disabilities, experience working with high-risk youth, treatment facilities providing services to children and/or youth with behavioural or emotional difficulties. 

Assets:
Experience and knowledge of:

• Ability to understand and interpret Standards pertaining to Accreditation. 
• Ability to develop Centre policies that are compliant with accreditation requirements and represent. 
• The trends and treatment need of the client group.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse Aboriginal populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional, departmental and community staff and stakeholder.  
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with members of non-dominant cultural groups.
• Highly organized with excellent planning and human resource skills.
• Experience managing financial and material resources.
• An ability to lead a group or individual to effectively accomplish a task.
• Knowledge of the Accreditation process and standards to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Clinical experience to develop a therapeutic environment to meet the needs of clients that must be evaluated on a regular and frequent basis to ensure efficacy and efficiency of services provided. 
• Availability to respond to the needs of a 24-hour facility, inclusive of human resource and client related matters as required.
• Working with Indigenous, multi-cultural, diversity and inclusion agencies and communities.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).
 

Role Requirements:

• Possessing a valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• The ability to travel within the region is required.
   

Pre-employments:

The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic verification check and will be required to provide suitable security screening including Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector and an Intervention Record check. Candidates will provide 2-3 appropriate supervisory references.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.