Assistant Program Manager-The Junction

Master’s degree and three years related experience including one year of supervisory or administrative experience.
Experience should include community and government relations.

The Assistant Manager must:
Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among his or her clients.
Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.
Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person. Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
Have excellent oral, written, facilitation,and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have demonstrated ability to work both in team and independently; proven leadership and supervisory skills.
Have well developed analytical, planning, organizing, time management, and other administrative skills.
Have ability to work effectively with staff and community agencies and other organizations.
Have demonstrated counselling, assessment, and intervention skills.
Have knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in field.
Have computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of the Excel program. Have the ability to function under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review and one from the RCMP.
The Assistant Manager must have use of a safe, reliable vehicle, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per John Howard policy.
The Assistant Manager must be able to function independently.
The Assistant Manager may be required to be on-call at specified times and carry a cellular phone. Weekend work and flexible hours may be required.
The Assistant Manager will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island.
The Assistant Manager will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations as set out by John Howard and the Ministry for Children and Family Development.