Program Manager, Employment and Social Services (Municipality of Chatham-Kent)


Career Opportunity
Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Community Human Services
Employment & Social Services

Program Manager

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for two permanent full-time Program Managers with Employment & Social Services. The Program Manager of Employment & Social Services is responsible for the oversight of Employment & Social Services program delivery in Chatham-Kent. This includes Ontario Works assistance, employment, and homelessness programming for Chatham-Kent residents in needs. The Program Managers provide supervision, direction, and guidance to a team of Supervisors, Case Managers, Employment Resource Workers, Eligibility Review Officers, and Family Support Workers, in order to deliver complex social programs in a timely and accountable fashion. This position participates on the Manager/Supervisor Team. One of the two positions will be responsible for project and change management activities related to service integration between Employment and Social Services, Social Housing and Children’s Services.

About Employment & Social Services

The Employment and Social Services Division’s mission is to provide services to increase wellness and reduce the effects of poverty for the people of Chatham-Kent. The division works in partnership with other levels of government, community agencies, and the citizens of Chatham-Kent, to deliver services and programs to help people in our Municipality. Further, the division partners with Housing Services, Child Care and Early Years, Library Services, Public Health, Senior Services, Community Attraction and Leisure Services and Economic Development Services to maximize resources and increase capacity to achieve shared municipal goals. (please see the job profile under ‘job posting and application form’ area under Municipal Jobs at www.chatham-kent.ca for the complete responsibilities and qualifications)

Qualifications

  • BA in Social Service or Social Sciences, with two to four years related experience
  • Preference given to a Masters of Social Service or Social Sciences and/or professional designation (M.S.W., B.S.W., etc.)
  • Supervisory experience; management experience in an Employment/Ontario Works/ Social Services environment preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of overall coordination and integration of social services
  • Understanding of equity, homelessness, social work and poverty reduction methodologies
  • Understanding of local labour market needs and issues
  • Detailed knowledge of Ontario Works Act, regulations and directives; policies and procedures
  • Thorough working knowledge of the Ontario Works legislation and all other related legislation/regulations

Remuneration

This permanent full-time job provides for a total reward package that includes an annual salary range of $94,662 to $111,617 (based on grade 11 of the 2019 non-union full-time compensation plan), plus participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory), vacation entitlement and a comprehensive benefit package that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability, extended health and dental benefits following the successful completion of a 3 month waiting period.

To apply

Resumes should be results-oriented, concentrating on achievements rather than simply on responsibilities; should include related education and experience. Covering letters should recount candidates’ related experience and their interest in the Program Manager position.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, (Ontario daylight savings time), and should be addressed to:

Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Attn. Jan Richards, Recruitment Officer
Human Resources & Organizational Development
Corporate Services
315 King Street West
P.O. Box 640
Chatham ON N7M 5K8
Fax: 519.436.3237
Email address: ckresume@chatham-kent.ca
 

We encourage all to apply, including women, Aboriginal people and visible minorities.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998 or ckhr@chatham-kent.ca. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

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