Advisor, Social Programs

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo • Fort McMurray, AB

6d • CA$107,582 - CA$117,668 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advisor Social Programs is responsible for developing and implementing community partnerships and initiatives and community development programs for assigned clientele. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Administration: Manages the administrative functions of the department to ensure maintenance of records, databases, documents, and statistical reports. Reviews budget and expenditure information for accuracy, processes charges, and tracks costs. Organizes activities for other related programs and special projects as required.

Departmental Support: Assists with research and development of department initiatives and programs. Analyzes department goals and objectives and ensures tasks are aligned and meeting service levels. Responds to enquiries, assists with service delivery, and maintains best practices.

Departmental Coordination: Manages complex issues that may include political consideration. Supports organizations, communities, and boards to access resources and expertise to promote organizational capacity building. Evaluates proposals for funding and interprets provincial and federal contracts. Monitors funded community groups for contract compliance. Conducts community consultation/engagement and maintains partnerships. Coordinates meetings and education sessions. Participates in the administration of the Emergency Social Services community response. Participates in provincial outcome measurements reporting.

Requirements

• Understanding of community development principles and practice.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, mediation, crisis intervention, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Organize workload, set priorities, and work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze information from various sources, identifying issues and identifying problems.
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced project environment.
• A self-starter who takes initiative without being prompted.
• Degree or diploma in Social Services (Social Work, Nursing, Childhood Development, or Family Services) or related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Three (3) years with a degree or five (5) years with a diploma, experience in a community and/or social services role.
• Submission of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a public sector environment considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manages the administrative functions of the department to ensure maintenance of records, databases, documents, and statistical reports.
• Reviews budget and expenditure information for accuracy, processes charges, and tracks costs.
• Organizes activities for other related programs and special projects as required.
• Assists with research and development of department initiatives and programs.
• Analyzes department goals and objectives and ensures tasks are aligned and meeting service levels.
• Responds to enquiries, assists with service delivery, and maintains best practices.
• Manages complex issues that may include political consideration.
• Supports organizations, communities, and boards to access resources and expertise to promote organizational capacity building.
• Evaluates proposals for funding and interprets provincial and federal contracts.
• Monitors funded community groups for contract compliance.
• Conducts community consultation/engagement and maintains partnerships.
• Coordinates meetings and education sessions.
• Participates in the administration of the Emergency Social Services community response.
• Participates in provincial outcome measurements reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• The starting salary for this position will be within the range listed above and dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
• We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree