Community Support Services Manager (County of Lanark)

MANDATE:
To manage and provide leadership to the Community Support Services staff, who provide service to adults living with a developmental disability and individuals experiencing homelessness in Lanark County. To advocate for programs, services and funding at a local, regional, and provincial level as directed by the Director of Social Services. To participate in community development opportunities to ensure the needs of the client groups are well represented and addressed. To respond in the event of a Peacetime Emergency. To ensure that all employees perform work in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and corporate/departmental policies and procedures.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year University Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ of related progressive experience, including supervisory ideally in a Service Manager role or related social service agency. 
• Requires excellent communication skills to handle matters of a sensitive, highly confidential or contentious nature requiring careful listening, concise writing and strong oral skills. Must possess the ability to negotiate, problem solve, prioritize, build relationships, manage change and create a positive working environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and financial management skills.
• Ability to chair meetings as well as prepare and present reports.
• Sound working knowledge of The Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act and other relevant pieces of legislation.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Must meet job demands, physical and cognitive.

 
In addition to a competitive salary (2022 Non Union Group Salary Grid, Level 10 ($77,987 to $100,682), we offer a comprehensive compensation package. The hours of work are 35 hours per week with the ability to work overtime as required.  Overtime is not compensated (management lieu-time only).
 
The Lanark County employee slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.”  If you embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications outlined above, we look forward to receiving a detailed resume no later than Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 quoting job posting SS2022-014 Lanark County Administration Building, Human Resources, 99 Christie Lake Road, PERTH, ON, K7H 3C6; Fax #:  613-267-2539; Email: ssjobs@lanarkcounty.ca  
 
When emailing your application, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file preferably MSWord (.doc or .docx) or Adobe (.pdf).  Email subject line should include your “name” and job posting number “SS2022‑014”. (example: Jane/John Doe SS2022-014)
 
Lanark County is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the County's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.
 
We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
 
Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated above.