Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate in the position will report to the Director, PCBC. They will support the staff, coordinates and manages all day to day internal and external operational activities of the Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC).
The Centre provides a therapeutic environment for the assessment and treatment of high risk youth with the goal of transitioning to an alternate care giving arrangement and / or re-integration to the community in a safe and responsible manner.
This position ensures that the services are delivered to accreditation standards while supporting the individual needs of the children and youth in the program.
The Manager will establish and implement effective monitoring procedures to ensure the financial and administrative responsibilities are in full compliance with legislation, budget allocations, and regional financial / administration policy and procedures.
The manager will be expected to maintain ongoing interaction with Centre staff and clinicians as well as regional staff and external stakeholders as required to develop and deliver services related to the treatment plans established for children and youth within the Centre.
As the leader of a dedicated team of professionals, the Manager of the Provincial Campus Based Care will play an important role in developing and implementing new approaches to the provision of holistic treatment processes for children and youth deemed in need of services within a residential treatment setting.
The Manager must oversee the overall operation of the Elk Lodge PCBC in Lac La Biche. The services provided impact internal program objectives related to the Children and Family Services program objectives as described in the business and operations plans of PCBC’s.
As a member of the Quality Assurance Management Team, the Manager is a key player in the development of provincial guidelines and programs.
The incumbent will have input into policies and programs by proposing options and providing an assessment of social, fiscal and political impacts from a service delivery perspective.
The position requires understanding the principles of child intervention practice framework and Signs of Safety practice tools in the services and programming delivered at the Centre which will include cultural experiences in youth, preserve families for youth, strengths based approaches, connection and collaboration with partners, continuous improvement and appreciative inquiry.