Job Description

Acorn Family Place Job Posting: Manager of Programs

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager of Programs oversees the development and delivery of quality programs to support the wellbeing of caregivers and families with young children in our community-based family resource centre.

Who we are

Acorn Family Place is a multi-service family resource centre providing support, enhancing education, and fostering community. We walk alongside families on the challenging journey of living and growing. Acorn Family Place takes an inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach to community development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership

As part of AFP's staff team leadership, participate in initiatives that strengthen the organization as a whole, external networking, development of organizational policies and procedures, participation in committees, staff wellness and professional development initiatives

Program Development and Oversight

Work with Program Coordinators to develop or update design and delivery of programs and services, with a focus on programs serving parents and caregivers, including work planning, conducting evaluation, data collection and analysis, and staying up to date with the evolving needs of the community and best practices in the field

Program areas under Manager of Programs' supervision currently include: WrapAround, Parenting, Wellness Outreach, and Personal Development

Apply for and report on grants to provide funding for programs, manage program expense budgets

Develop and maintain program partnerships

Support and participate in broader initiatives of the family resource centre such as family outings, special events, committees, staff meetings, professional development, back-up coverage or other staff, and daily operations

Staff Supervision

Directly supervise employees involved in program coordination and direct service, assigning tasks, offering coaching and feedback, debriefing, consulting, and problem-solving

Participate in identifying program staffing needs and recruiting, hiring, and training suitable candidates for available positions

Identify and support relevant opportunities for employee mentorship and professional development

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in social work, community development, or related field (comparable combination of education and experience will be considered)

At least 5 years experience working in non-profit, community based organizations and/or social services

At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management role

Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs

Familiarity with local resources and established relationships in local communities an asset

Knowledge in areas of parenting/caregiving, mental health and wellness, community development, crisis response

Strong organizational and administrative skills, comfort with tasks including writing, work planning, computer use, data collection and analysis

Strong time-management and organizational skills

Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - ability to adapt to different audiences

Conflict management and de-escalation skills

A collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork and leadership

A strong understanding of the impacts of colonialism, racism, trauma, poverty, mental health, and other factors, on the lives of families

Empathy, approachability, sensitivity to and demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural context with diverse populations

Acorn Family Place is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we work with. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their cover letters.

If you require accommodations throughout the hiring process, please contact us to plan together.

Anticipated start date: October 2025

Hours:

37.5 hours a week (9am-5pm, Monday- Friday, with the possibility of occasional evenings or weekends)

Salary Range:

$26-30/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

Group disability, life insurance, pension, health and dental package, EAP, 6% vacation

To apply: Please send resumes and cover letters by email to: executivedirector@acornfamilyplace.ca

Closing date:

October 10th, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Life insurance
Work Location: In person