Manager, Jordan's Principle Social Workers & Counsellors

About Us

St. Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Indigenous candidates. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-declare in their attached cover letter.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Services and consistent with the mission, values and policies of St.Amant, the Manager, Jordan’s Principle Social Work and Counselling Services plays a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations. The Manager promotes an excellent customer service focus to clients, staff and other stakeholders.

The Manager, Jordan’s Principle Social Work and Counselling Services, leads and supports a team of social workers and counsellors who work within a remote work environment. The Manager works in partnership with the Clinical Services management team and collaborates with other program areas across the organization. The Manager builds strong relationships with the people we support, families, program funders, and external stakeholders, and contributes to matters relating to Clinical Services as a whole. The Manager is expected to contribute to strategic planning, education and training, community relations and partnerships, quality improvement, risk management, and service evaluation. The Manager acts as a key resource to both the team of social workers and counsellors and the Senior Manager, sharing pertinent information in a timely manner, and addressing client risks, staff performance, or operational concerns as required.

The Manager, Jordan’s Principle Social Work and Counselling embraces the goal of Jordan’s Principle to ensure that all children have access to the health and social services they need in their community.

This position is based in Winnipeg, however regular travel to Indigenous communities in Manitoba, including by vehicle, plane, helicopter and boat, is required for duties related to supervision, collaboration with stakeholders, and community events.

The Manager, Jordan’s Principle Social Work and Counselling, participates in the Clinical Services on-call rotation and must have access to a vehicle during work hours. The Manager must have the ability to work flexible and/or extended hours including evenings and weekends as required.

St.Amant’s core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, which is paramount to supporting the vibrant community we serve.

St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Occupational Certification:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counselling from an accredited university (a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and appropriate professional experience may also be considered)

• Current registration and membership in good standing with the Provincial regulatory body or professional association

• Meets all competency and continuing education requirements of the professional licensing body

Professional:

• Minimum of two years’ experience and skills in a leadership position

• Minimum of five years’ clinical experience, preferably in the area of developmental disabilities

• Knowledge of current legislation, philosophy and service trends in the area of developmental disabilities for children and adults

• Knowledge of the history of services to people with disabilities as well as practices relevant to the provision of services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities

• An understanding of Indigenous history, customs, cultures, and impacts of trauma and cultural oppression

• Knowledge and experience with the practice of Quality Improvement (QI) in a complex environment

• Competence in clinical knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimum service and act as a resource to staff

• Ability to work flexible and extended hours when necessary

• Possesses current driver’s license and access to reliable mode of transportation

Personal:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with technology

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while being a collaborative team player in a team environment

• Practical and innovative problem-solving skills in response to client or program needs

• Ability to promote, model and support collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork

• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and training

• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation

• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness

• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback

• Competence and character that inspires trust

• Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions

• Values commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment managing staff who are also remote

• Considerable multi-tasking, extreme attention to detail required, and pressure to meet deadlines

• Working hours can be irregular and extended due to meeting schedules and special events

• High paced and deadline-driven

• High level of responsibility for accuracy of work

• Work efficiently with distractions and frequent interruptions

• Working collaboratively and cross-departmentally.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new employees must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.