family services area manager

Education: Bachelor's degree. Social work, other. Work setting: Community and social services. Tasks: Evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs. Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs. Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff. Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff. Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres. Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups. Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment. Resolve conflict situations. Coaching. Administrative and office activities. Supervise other technical support workers in this group. Supervisory Experience.

- Location Edmonton , AB T5H 2H6
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 73,507 YEAR annually / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits:Health perks, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree
- Social work, other

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Community and social services

Responsibilities

- Evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs
- Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
- Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff
- Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
- Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
- Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
- Resolve conflict situations
- Coaching
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise other technical support workers in this group
- Supervisory Experience

Supervision

- 3-4 people

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information





- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Large workload
- Large caseload
- Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

- Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths





- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
- Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-29

Bissell Centre

- Health care and social assistance
- 15job postings advertised
- Large business(between 100 and 500 employees)

📌 family services area manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Bissell Centre
📍 Edmonton