Job Description

Full-time Employment Opportunity: Associate Director for Participants Services Immediately Hiring. \xc2\xb7 Full-time employment, 75 hours biweekly. Monday to Friday standard work week \xc2\xb7 Additional evening, weekend, and overtime hours are as required to accommodate events, crisis support and on-call rotation. Initiatives for Just Communities (IJC) is a non-profit, charitable organization that operates four community justice programs: El\'dad Ranch, Touchstone, Open Circle, and CoSA. These programs support people with intellectual disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and those who are currently, or have been previously, incarcerated. IJC is committed to restorative justice practices, which honour the community and foster a sense of belonging. IJC supports many Indigenous and culturally diverse participants. As an organization, we acknowledge our need to strive toward a workforce that is a fairer representation of the communities we serve. We value diversity and aim to foster an inclusive work culture where everyone\xe2\x80\x99s contributions and personal development matter. The Associate Director for Participants Services assists individuals and groups of participants in identifying, understanding and overcoming personal problems and achieving personal objectives. Reports to the Director of Operations. Duties and Responsibilities: \xc2\xb7 Receive referrals, interview participants, prepare case histories and assess the most suitable program to support the individual.

• Finalizing the case plans and supports before sending to the program manager for use in their funding proposal.

\xc2\xb7 Liaise with CLDs and PASS referrals and identify additional or alternative sources to increase resources for participants. \xc2\xb7 Develop and implement programs to assist participants in determining goals and means of attaining them. \xc2\xb7 Evaluate the effectiveness of current support programs and initiate new support programs for existing participants. \xc2\xb7 Follow up on results of current support plans and propose person-centered adjustments as needed.

• Working in collaboration with behaviour specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists to develop behaviour plans and the implementation of plans. Developing participant specific training for direct support workers.

\xc2\xb7 Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. \xc2\xb7Advise coordinators and case managers, ensuring they are:

• Building good relationships with external professionals.
• Reviewing IRs and case notes.
• Participant Profiles are being completed and up to date.

\xc2\xb7Multi system involvement; criminal justice, psychiatry, medical, financial etc.

• Working in collaboration with medical professionals like occupational therapy, home care, counsellors, clinicians, physicians, etc.

\xc2\xb7Collaboration with Case Manager in developing transitional plans with participants who are transitioning towards more independence and less supportive models in other programs.

• Crisis support, giving direction to coordinators and their teams.

\xc2\xb7Developing safety plans and reassessing regularly to ensure effectiveness.

• Performs other duties as required by the Operational Director.

Qualifications and Requirements 1. Education and Experience: \xc2\xb7 Must have a minimum of bachelor\'s degree in the field of counselling, therapy, mental health, psychology or a related social service. \xc2\xb7 At least three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and FASD. 2. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: \xc2\xb7 Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written. \xc2\xb7 Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. \xc2\xb7 Ability to work collaborative and respectfully and provide direction to a diverse team. \xc2\xb7 Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and systems representing a wide range of cultures, ideals, values, and belief systems. \xc2\xb7 Strong planning and organizational skills. \xc2\xb7 Ability to assess risk and set safe & appropriate boundaries. 3. Requirements: \xc2\xb7 Legally able to work in Canada. \xc2\xb7 Must have a current driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a good driving record. \xc2\xb7 Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Check; and Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks. \xc2\xb7 Must pass work and personal reference checks. Terms: \xc2\xb7 There will be a three-month probationary period. Wage and Benefits: \xc2\xb7 IJC group benefits package after the probation period for full-time employees. \xc2\xb7 RRSP after one year with 5% company match. \xc2\xb7 Employee and Family Assistance Services. \xc2\xb7 Paid Sick Leave. \xc2\xb7 Annual wage between $57,987.36 and $67,216.28. Depending on experience and education. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $57,987.36-$67,216.28 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Steinbach, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Work Location: In person