Programs Manager Jobs in Trail, BC (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

arc programs exists to create thriving communities, free of systemic barriers and full of belonging, equity, and hope. We have a bold vision to ensure everyone in our communities feels connected and cared for, and we are excited to be expanding our team to help us accelerate our impact!

We're Hiring!

arc programs is now accepting applications for a Keyworker position with theSupport Services for Families (with FASD) Program,to join our Castlegar office, serving the West Kootenays.

The Support Services for Families (with FASD) Program provides community-based outreach support designed to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors for young people with FASD, and to build the capacity of their families to provide ongoing nurturing care for their children.

The Keyworker provides case management support, service coordination, and assistance to families to implement the recommendations of the IHCAN Assessment provided by the Interior Health Children's Assessment Network.

Hours / Schedule:

• Full-Time, Permanent
• Based on 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

The FASD Keyworker responsibilities include:

• Services include providing FASD parenting education and consultation, support accessing other needed community resources.
• Provide individual or family counselling, advocacy and support for education planning and services, and coordination / implementation of assessment recommendations.
• Provide a Parent/Caregiver Support component, which provides the opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with one another in a safe and supportive environment.

• Preparing program financial reports, both program reports and agency reports to funders, in collaboration with the CEO and/or President.

Preferred Education and Experience:

The qualifications of the position consist of the following:

• MSW (Master of Social Work), or comparable master's level education.
• Psychiatric Nurse
• BSW, or BACYC and 2 years related experience.
• BA and 3 years related clinical experience.
• A minimum of 6 years combined profession-specific education and related clinical experience.

Preferred Types of Related Experience:

• Experience serving target population, children and youth with complex developmental behavioural conditions, including FASD.
• Clinical experience working in supportive role with children with FASD and their families.
• Good knowledge of developmental behavioural conditions, including FASD, family systems, assessment and treatment modalities.
• Family counselling experience.
• Parenting skills training/support program.
• Experience delivering workshops, participating on committees and public speaking.

Candidates for these positionsshould have specific knowledge and experience related

to FASD, along with sufficient training and experience to perform all responsibilities of the job description.

Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License and may be required to provide a sound personal vehicle for business use.

Successful applicants will be subject to a screening process, including a criminal record search, to confirm suitability for the position.

Other Requirements:

Given the nature of our work, please note that all shortlisted candidates:

• Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
  
• Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.

Wage / Benefits:

$30.25- $31.75 per hour based on relevant experience and education.

Upon successful completion of a trial period, this position is eligible for a full benefit package (including dental plan, vision coverage, life insurance, extended medical coverage, long-term disability plan, and RRSP or TFSA contributions); as well as accrued vacation and sick time at 5.8% - above BC Employment Standards!

Why we're an employer of choice!

Like most in the social services sector, arc programs is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and ensure everyone on the team demonstrates cultural safety and sensitivity of all populations we serve.
But we believe there's more to our work culture that promotes high levels of employee satisfaction and retention...

We are inclusive.

We use an anti-oppressive lens to inform our work with folx of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, religions, and other oppressions to enhance our approach to equality.

We are ever-evolving.

We recruit and retain highly skilled staff and support their development through training, education,
research, best practices, and innovation.

We foster a culture of continuous learning, utilizing a two-eyed seeing approach - incorporating the strengths of western knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge: ways of knowing, doing and being - while engaging meaningfully with the provincial community social services sector, Indigenous communities, and agencies.

Discover more about our agency services and work culture at arcprograms.com.

If you feel a connection to our values and work, we'd love to hear from you!

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We appreciate your interest, but kindly note that due to the high number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We acknowledge that arc programs is situated in the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Syilx peoples in the Okanagan and West Kootenay region. We also acknowledge the Metis and Inuit peoples who reside in these regions.