Short Term Placement Manager

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Competition # PDSB26-150

The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Resource Services and Outreach Programs hosts a series of Short Term Placement programs for students who are blind and/or visually impaired enrolled in local district school board programs focussing on a variety of topics aimed at the development of social, emotional, recreational and living skills.

This position will, in conjunction with Resource Services and Outreach program administrators, assist in the development of meaningful programs that will meet the needs of youth who are blind and/or visually impaired.

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About the job

In this position you will:

• Manage the Short Term Program by providing supervision, guidance, and instruction to staff and students participating in the program.
• Assist in the recruitment of participants to attend the designated weekend programs.
• Work with Community Agencies and student feedback to create meaningful programs.
• Work within a fiscally responsible manner.
• Understanding the importance of being a strong team member.

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What you bring to the team

Leadership skills:

• You have proven experience in a team management role with an emphasis on group performance.
• You have a strong ability to envision, engage and execute a proposed plan.
• You have the ability to manage conflict and work towards positive situations.
• You have the ability to be flexible and accepting of change.
• You have impeccable organizational skills.

Related Knowledge:

• You know and understand all aspects of childcare.
• You have knowledge of practices, legislation, guidelines, and policies relevant to Occupational Health and Safety.
• You know and can interpret and apply relevant provincial legislation and policies, including the Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Employment policy and legislation and other relevant legislations and policies governing education in Ontario.
• You have proven experience and skills in developing sustainable programs.
• You have proven experience working with community agencies.

Communication skills:

• You have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, professionals, and community service support agencies.
• You can work as part of a cohesive team and keep your supervisor up to date on the progress of the program's development and results.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
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