REGIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER

T.C.S. (Teaching, Counselling, Support) Family Services is an agency accredited by the Alberta Association for Services to Children and Families, and funded by the (Region 11) Sakaw-Askiy Child and Family Service Authority, providing services to families in that region for the past 15 years. The four pillars of our service delivery are: Early Intervention, Improved Aboriginal Services, Community-Based and Integration.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Regional Programs Manager of community-based programs in Barrhead, Alberta, which is located approximately 100 kms northwest of Edmonton. The main towns of service are Westlock, Barrhead, Whitecourt, Athabasca and Morinville.

We are seeking a dynamic person who has the academic qualifications, leadership and team-building skills necessary to enhance the excellence of our programs, building on its current strengths of in-home family services, alcohol-related birth defects and supports to children and youth.

To qualify, you must have a University Degree in Human Resources/Social Work/Psychology or equivalent, plus three years experience in team leadership. Necessary skills include good oral and written communication, negotiation, teamsupervision/management/guidance and participation, strategic thinking/planning and innovative program design. A key aspect is the
ability to liaise and network with communities, health, education, justice and First Nation peoples as well as government regulatory agencies. A working knowledge of child welfare and protection services is an asset.

If you enjoy a rural lifestyle filled with outdoor activities (fishing, canoeing etc.), quick access to Edmonton for sporting events or city shopping, and have the expertise and desire to lead a rural social work practise poised for significant growth, please submit your resume and cover letter, with your name, mailing address, email address and telephone number(s) to T.C.S. Family Services.

Please send by email only to: info@tcsfamily.com Indicate it is an application for the Regional Programs Manager position in Barrhead, AB, it is in MS Word format, and is sent as an attachment.

Salary will start at $42,000 per year with benefits, with an excellent opportunity for rapid increase. This includes reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, travel and staff development.

Only eligible candidates will be notified. Upon notification, candidates will be asked for three professional references. No phone calls, please.