SUMMARY

The Children’s Cottage Society is a charitable agency established in Calgary in 1986. The Society’s mission is “Building strong children and safe nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in human services (preferred), or diploma with additional related experience
• 1-2 years of experience supervising staff, preferably in a social services or homeless sector setting
• Experiencing supervising program operations, reviewing case files, and ensuring data compliance
• Ability to oversee multiple responsibilities, including case management, team supervision, and administrative tasks
• Ability to manage team and client-related conflicts professionally and effectively
• Capacity to assess program challenges and implement strategic solutions
• Experience with program budgeting and financial oversight – including an ability to approve subsidy and product purchases and ensure financial resources are appropriately allocated
• 3 years of experience working with families who have complex needs, preferably within the homeless sector
• Case Management experience is required, preferably within the homeless sector
• Experience working with families in the community and in their home is required
• Understanding of solution-focused support, family homelessness issues and community resources for families
• Understanding regarding serving the needs of families from diverse backgrounds
• Comprehensive knowledge of family-related community resources and services
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR level C certification
• Current Suicide Intervention training certification
• Brain Story Certification Course (online training)
• Indigenous Awareness Teachings
• Diversity Training
• Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training
• Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle
• Current Police Clearance and Child Intervention Record checks with satisfactory results
• Able to adjust hours during the evenings and on weekends as needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Have a thorough understanding of Housing First and Harm Reduction best practices
• Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative member of a team
• Excellent networking and advocacy skills
• Excellent judgement: think critically, and tackle ambiguity and complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Highly organized and efficient
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills required
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Teams, and Outlook
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel
• Have a familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
• Knowledge of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is an asset
• Knowledge of case management database systems is an asset

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A Police Information Check is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to

• for your Police Check early as to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to: Police Information Checks).A Child Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to
• early to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to Child Intervention Checks Alberta)
• Applicants must provide proof of qualifications prior to Job Offer. Education obtained from out of country must have documentation of equivalency.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.