POSITION DETAILS:Title: Director of Youth Programs
Contract: Full-time permanent, Salaried position
Wage: $34-$36/hr + MERCS and Benefits
Work Schedule: 37.5 hrs/week- Some evening, weekends and events will be required
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Youth Programs is primarily responsible for the leadership and oversight of Youth programs in Whitehorse to ensure the programs are meeting operating standards and best practices, including program curriculum development. The Director of Youth Programs is responsible for developing the BGC Youth Framework, and reviews as needed to ensure that all Youth programs and services integrate theory and practice as outlined in the Framework. The Director of Youth Programs is accountable for achieving positive outcomes for participants, in alignment with the Agency’s overall vision. This position is responsible for connecting with stakeholders to look for opportunities to collaborate and strengthen networks. The Director of Youth Programs will be the lead on outcome reporting, grant and proposal writing, financial management and sustainability, adherence to accreditation standards and will ensure that internal Youth programs and services are supported.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates as a member of the Leadership Team in developing long range and strategic plans, assessing and resolving operational issues and policies. Develops performance objectives for their service area, based on the strategic plan, and ensures that those objectives are met.
- Provides leadership and oversight in regards to program and service delivery, in accordance with Agency Vision, Mission, Core Values, risk management practices, policy, legal, contractual, budgetary and other requirements.
- Develops and prepares proposals for funding and grant applications in conjunction with the Leadership Team, all relevant staff and Executive Director, following an established application process. Determines program, financial, and operational requirements for new and existing programs.
- Develops partnerships and relationships with key community stakeholders and maintains an effective working relationship with them. Works with stakeholders to develop and implement Youth programs that are based on community need and consistent with core programming areas.
- Accountable for meeting expectations of the annual Youth budget, and ensures compliance within approved budget guidelines, and that related expenditures adhere to Agency financial policies.
- Develops sustainable quality Youth programs and services and determines program resources and budgetary needs for new program initiatives and existing programs in collaboration with the Finance committee and Executive Director.
- Leads, develops, manages and supports Youth program staff. Manages, directs and supervises assigned staff; hires, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary and ensures that staff resources are managed effectively to meet the service delivery requirements of the Stream. Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
- Creates opportunities for collaborative dialogue to reflect, explore new ways of thinking, and deepen the understanding of practice.
- Establishes Youth program environments that are conducive to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven operational/administrative management skills, including financial management, planning, organizing, human resources, analytical and communications, counselling/social services knowledge, program knowledge specific to Youth programs and skills that are typically acquired through completion of a university degree in a discipline relevant to BGCY requirements or equivalent.
- Three to five years of progressively more responsible management experience preferably in the community social service sector with a demonstrated and in-depth working knowledge of specific youth community-based programs and services, applicable legislation and policies.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- Class 5 Driver’s license, Class 4 an asset
- Criminal record check – Vulnerable sector
- WHMIS
- Food Safe Level 1
- ELCC Required Documentation; Dr’s note, TB Test, Immunization Record.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:On-Going Until Filled
CONTACT
Please send résumé with cover letter to:
Sean Schmidt
Email: [email protected]
306A Alexander Street
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 2L6
(867) 393-2824
Please note BGCY is an inclusive organization and we accept all candidates. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Respectfully recognizing that we connect, experience, learn, play & grow on the shared territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation & Ta’an Kwäch’än Council as well as Champagne and Aishihik Traditional Territory.