Director of Family Services

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
  K$ ^! Q5 W) _! ?Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org

Position: Director of Family Services / Terms: Full time permanent / Location: Edmonton / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: Monday, July 13, 2009.

! k6 V! I% j8 V7 J: PAbstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty within a vision of neighbour helping neighbour.

6 A* J' y- i( M5 ?4 w1 ]6 @- wThe Director of Family Services is an exciting new senior position reporting to the Executive Director and is responsible for the oversight of Child and Family Services, Wellness and Recreation, and Intra Agency Service Supports.
  Q$ g% {) _5 T/ e' z; ^
The position is responsible for program grants, evaluation, outcomes/program development. This position is a member of Bissell's Leadership team and will ensure community relationship and partnership development within the context of our mandate and values.
; P  \& P* D- i# @4 z
Education/Experience: Degree in related area along with a minimum of 7 years direct experience in managing child/family services. Program development, evaluation and supervisory experience are essential. Knowledge of poverty, homelessness and Edmonton's urban core required.
! h: h: s, N1 [+ l, u, i; |( ^
Skills & Abilities: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with funders, community organizations, program participants, staff/volunteers. Demonstrate the ability to ensuring quality services, program evaluation and development. Demonstrate competency in computer, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database programs) infrastructure systems, and reports.   
, k- {- N: u" Z# ?3 P" Q8 h+ J" M
; K& _: |/ S3 L3 g9 ^8 V& SPLUS: Ability to be flexible in the development of this new position, plan ahead, anticipate/manage change; use considerable judgment for day-to-day decisions, prioritize work, work independently & demonstrate initiative. Builds/maintains positive and productive relationships throughout the organization, and the community while maintaining confidentiality when appropriate.

: z! D5 e1 ~- [% f: cTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:

Shelley Williams, Executive Director
! E$ h7 e4 `8 Q0 o+ d' ZBissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
c/o email: sschonbeck@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.429.7908
. C0 R8 y% W& G" L  Z+ B  J* c! N  B
PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.