Senior Manager, Preservation and Protection
Alberta Children's Services, Wetaskiwin

The Challenge
The Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority is seeking an individual who is motivated by challenge, open to ongoing change, and dedicated to building positive working relationships to achieve results. The incumbent will join the Region just in time to participate in the implementation of the Casework Practice Model and has the opportunity to promote, support, facilitate, and champion the progressive strategies which are fundamental to this service delivery model.

The Environment
The Senior Manager of Preservation and Protection has the privilege of leading a highly skilled and motivated team of individuals who are committed to improved outcomes for children, youth and families in Wetaskiwin and area. Service delivery in this zone includes provision of services to Ermineskin First Nation, provision of services to rural communities within the Counties of Ponoka and Wetaskiwin, and provision of services within the City of Wetaskiwin. To provide access to services and address the unique needs of children and families in the Wetaskiwin service delivery areas, the Region builds collaborative partnerships with families, Aboriginal communities, RCMP, Delegated First Nation Agencies, contracted agencies and community partners. Some travel is required for the position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Ministry.


The Team
The Senior Manager of Preservation and Protection reports to the Senior Manager of Zone Operations and is a member of Regional Leadership Team. Team members provide leadership to the Organization to plan, develop, implement and lead programs and practices that produce positive outcomes for children and families in Central Alberta.

The Skills
The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, administrative skills, strategic planning skills, and administrative management skills to manage tasks in the following areas: financial budgeting and forecasting, strategic and business planning, human resources, employee training and development, program monitoring and evaluation, the achievement of client outcomes and service resource management. Strong interpersonal communication skills and a personal commitment to the values of respect, integrity, accountability and excellence are essential. Effective computer skills are a requirement.

The Knowledge
The candidate must have a working knowledge of all Central Alberta Child and Family Services and Ministry of Children's Services programs and initiatives with specific emphasis on Child Intervention, Assessment and Case Management, Family Supports to Children with Disabilities, Foster Care, Adoptions, Early Childhood Development, Community Engagement, and the associated legislation and policies. The successful candidate will possess understandings of Aboriginal cultures and relationships.


Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work degree and/or a Masters of Social Work Degree plus extensive experience with the following: (Equivalencies considered)
* Delivering a full range of Children's Services programs and services (required)
* Working collaboratively with communities and families (essential)
* Supervision/Management (vital)
* Community development (an asset)

For more information on Region 4 Central Alberta Child and Family
Services Authority please visit our web site at http://www.centralalbertacfsa.gov.ab.ca.
Salary: $77,352 - $105,540.
Closing Date: March 28, 2008.

Online applications are preferred. To apply online visit www.jobs.alberta.ca or submit your resume to:
Human Resource Services,
2nd Flr, 4826 Ross Street,
Red Deer, Alberta  T4N 1X4.
Fax: (403) 340-7681.
Please ensure you quote competition number 47125.

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