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We’d love to have you join our team!

We are a non-profit, community-based family resource centre providing support, enhancing education, and fostering community. We work together to strengthen children and families on the challenging journey of living and growing.


Manager of Programs (Interim)


Reporting to the Executive Director, the goal of the Manager of Programs is to oversee the
development and delivery of quality programs to support the wellbeing of families with young
children in our community-based family resource centre context. This is a one-year term position
(parental leave coverage) with possibility of extension.

Who we are

Acorn Family Place is a multi-service family resource centre providing support, enhancing education, and
fostering community. We walk alongside families on the challenging journey of living and growing. Acorn
Family Place takes an inclusive, strengths-based, non-judgemental, harm-reduction approach to
community development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Leadership

  • As part of AFP’s staff team leadership, participate in initiatives that strengthen the organizationas a whole, external networking, development of organizational policies and procedures,participation in committees, staff wellness and professional development initiatives

Program Development and Oversight

  • Work with Program Coordinators to develop or update design and delivery of programs and services, with a focus on programs serving parents and caregivers, including work planning, conducting evaluation, data collection and analysis, and staying up to date with the evolving needs of the community and best practices in the field
  • Program areas under Manager of Programs’ supervision currently include: Counselling, WrapAround, Wellness Outreach, Personal Development (may evolve over time)
  • Apply for and report on grants to provide funding for programs, manage program expense budgets
  • Develop and maintain program partnerships
  • Support and participate in broader initiatives of the family resource centre such as family outings, special events, committees, staff meetings, professional development, back-up coverage or other staff, and daily operations

Staff Supervision

  • Directly supervise employees involved in program coordination and direct service, assigning tasks, offering coaching and feedback, debriefing, consulting, and problem-solving
  • Participate in identifying program staffing needs and recruiting, hiring, and training suitable candidates for available positions
  • Identify and support relevant opportunities for employee mentorship and professional development

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in social work, community development, or related field (comparable combination of education and experience will be considered)
  • At least 5 years experience working in non-profit, community based organizations and/or social services
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role
  • Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs
  • Familiarity with local resources and established relationships in local communities an asset
  • Knowledge in areas of parenting/caregiving, mental health and wellness, community development, crisis response, and system navigation (CFS, EIA, Housing, Health, Justice, etc.)
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, comfort with tasks including writing, work planning, computer use, data collection and analysis
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – ability to adapt to different audiences
  • Conflict management and de-escalation skills
  • A collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork and leadership
  • A strong understanding of the impacts of colonialism, racism, trauma, poverty, mental health, and other factors, on the lives of families
  • Empathy, approachability, sensitivity to and demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural context with diverse populations

Acorn Family Place strives to employ a staff team that is inclusive and reflective of the population that we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous and Newcomer applicants, and encourage (but do not require) applicants to self-identify in their application.

Employment Specifications

Anticipated start date: October 16, 2023
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (9am-5pm, Monday- Friday, with the possibility of occasional evenings or
weekends)
Term: 1 year term (until October 31, 2024), with possibility of extension
Salary Range: $26-30/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits: Group disability, life insurance, pension, health and dental package, EAP, 6% vacation

    To apply:

    Please send resumes and covering letters by email to: executivedirector@acornfamilyplace.ca

    Closing date: October 5, 2023 at 12pm

    We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    “📢 Important Announcement 📢Just a quick heads up! AFP will be closed on Monday, October 2nd in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.We hope you and your family have an opportunity to honour this day in a way that is meaningful and healing to you. We’ll be back in action on Tuesday, October 3rd, ready to assist you starting at 9 AM. ⏰We appreciate your understanding, and we can’t wait to serve you again when we return. See you soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Good morning!Today we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Acorn Family Place.We are starting off the day with designing t-shirts with messages from the heart.Come on down and join us, until 11:30 AM, all ages welcome! Every family will have the opportunity to select a childrens book written/ illustrated by Indigenous writers and artists to take home, along with snack packs of bannock and fruit! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Acorn Family Place
    202-222 Furby Street
    Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2A7
    Phone: 204-560-3141
    Email: admin@acornfamilyplace.ca

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