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Job Description: Full-time, Program Advisor
Company: Clear Health Solutions Ltd. and Sheltering Wings
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Clear Health Solutions is committed to investing in positive outcomes for people in need of support. Our work ensures that vulnerable citizens have a place to call home, that families have the support to care for their children, and that individuals and families have access to benefits and programs that will help them reach their potential.
Position Summary:
As a Program Advisor within Clear Health Solutions Ltd. and Sheltering Wings in Saskatchewan, Canada, you will play a crucial role in providing expert guidance and support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services, adherence to policies and regulations, and the achievement of program goals. Your expertise and strategic thinking will contribute to the improvement of social services and the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Saskatchewan.
Responsibilities:
1. Program Development and Planning:
- Conduct research, analyze data, and assess community needs to inform the development of social work programs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and social workers, to identify program objectives, strategies, and outcomes.
2. Program Implementation and Monitoring:
- Provide guidance and support to program managers and staff in the implementation of social work initiatives.
- Ensure program activities are executed in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical standards.
- Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Conduct regular site visits and meetings with program stakeholders to assess progress and address challenges.
3. Policy Development and Evaluation:
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, research, and emerging issues to inform policy development and decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to review and revise policies and procedures as needed.
- Evaluate the impact of policies and recommend changes to optimize service delivery and outcomes.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including social work professionals, community organizations, and government agencies.
- Foster collaboration and partnerships to enhance program effectiveness and address social work challenges.
- Represent the Ministry in meetings, conferences, and public forums, delivering presentations and advocating for social work initiatives.
5. Training and Capacity Building:
- Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources to enhance the skills and knowledge of social work professionals.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues, program staff, and stakeholders on program-related matters.
- Identify professional development opportunities and promote continuous learning within the social work field.
6. Other Responsibilities:
- Conduct functional behavioural assessments for children and youth with diverse abilities, their families, care teams, and service providers.
- Design and implement individualized, intervention programs for children, including those with behavioural challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), or other developmental disabilities.
- Provide direct support for the execution of behaviour support plans in various settings such as family homes, schools, and community programs.
- Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programs, ensuring continuous progress.
- Train and guide behavioural support workers, parents, and other related parties in implementing and maintaining behaviour support plans.
Roles & Expectations:
SCHEDULE:
- Set and establish a 2-day-per-week working schedule from 11 AM to 7 PM, and mandatory to attend community programming
- Participate in on-call rotation
1. Program Development and Planning
- Responsibility: Conduct research, analyze data, and assess community needs to inform the development of social work programs.
- Expectation: Utilize data-driven insights to design effective and relevant social work programs that address community needs and align with provincial priorities.
- Responsibility: Collaborate with stakeholders, including government officials, community organizations, and social workers, to identify program objectives, strategies, and outcomes. In connection to this, set-up a quarterly case conference with social workers and families.
- Expectation: Foster productive relationships with stakeholders to ensure program goals are collaboratively defined and pursued.
- Responsibility: Design program frameworks, policies, and guidelines that align with provincial priorities and best practices in social work.
- Expectation: Develop comprehensive and practical program structures that can be effectively implemented and evaluated.
2. Program Implementation and Monitoring
- Responsibility: Provide guidance and support to program managers and staff in the implementation of initiatives.
- Expectation: Ensure program execution is smooth, efficient, and supported by clear guidance and resources.
- Responsibility Ensure program activities are executed in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and ethical standards.
- Expectation: Maintain strict adherence to all legal and ethical standards to protect the integrity of the programs and the welfare of participants.
- Responsibility: Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Expectation: Continuously assess and refine program activities to enhance their impact and efficiency.
- Responsibility: Conduct regular site visits and meetings with program stakeholders to assess progress and address challenges.
- Expectation Maintain an active presence in the field, addressing issues proactively and ensuring stakeholders are supported.
3. Policy Development and Evaluation
- Responsibility: Stay up-to-date with social work trends, research, and emerging issues to inform policy development and decision-making.
- Expectation: Remain informed about the latest developments in social work to ensure policies are current and effective.
- Responsibility: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to review and revise policies and procedures as needed.
-Expectation: Engage in ongoing policy review and enhancement to ensure continuous improvement.
- Responsibility: Evaluate the impact of policies and recommend changes to optimize service delivery and outcomes.
- Expectation: Use evaluative data to drive policy improvements that enhance service delivery and program outcomes.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Responsibility: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including social work professionals, community organizations, and government agencies.
- Expectation: Cultivate and sustain robust partnerships that support program goals and community needs.
- Responsibility: Foster collaboration and partnerships to enhance program effectiveness and address social work challenges.
- Expectation: Actively seek and nurture partnerships that contribute to the success of social work initiatives.
- Responsibility: Represent the Ministry in meetings, conferences, and public forums, delivering presentations and advocating for social work initiatives.
- Expectation: Serve as an effective ambassador for social work programs, advocating for initiatives and building public support.
5. Training and Capacity Building
- Responsibility: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, program staff, and stakeholders on program-related matters.
- Expectation: Act as a resource and mentor, offering support and guidance to enhance program delivery.
- Responsibility: Identify professional development opportunities and promote continuous learning within the social work field.
- Expectation: Encourage and facilitate ongoing professional development to ensure the continuous growth and efficacy of social work professionals.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct thorough research and provide insightful analysis.
- Organizational Skills Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal and written communication to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership qualities to guide and support program staff and stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing program needs and priorities.
- Collaboration: Strong ability to work with various stakeholders and build productive partnerships.
- Strategic Thinking: Capability to think strategically about program development and policy implementation.
Performance Metrics:
- Program Effectiveness: Measured by the successful development, implementation, and outcomes of social work programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assessed through adherence to provincial and federal regulations.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Evaluated based on feedback from stakeholders and partners.
- Project Timeliness: Assessed by the timely completion of project plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Training Impact: Measured by the effectiveness and relevance of training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person