Residence Manager - Short Term Placement Programs at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

Residence Manager - Short Term Placement ProgramsOrganization: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch City: Brantford Job Term: 1 Temporary Irregular Fixed Term contract (to work on an as required basis) Job Code: AGA18 - General Administration AM-18 Salary: $63,676.00 - $79,016.00 Per Year (salary will be pro-rated according to actual time/hours worked)Position Status: OpenJob ID: 71910The Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch, WRoss Macdonald School for the Blind will be hosting a series of five (5) Short Term Placement Programs for blind and visually impaired students enrolled in local district school board programs focussing on a variety of topics aimed at the development of social, emotional, recreational and living skillsYou will: manage the residential Short Term Program by providing supervision, guidance and instruction to staff; and assist in recruiting participants to attend the designated weekend programs in a planned and organized residential setting designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and recreational needs of blind and visually impaired youth. What can I expect to do in this role? In this role of Residence Manager, Short Term Program you will: manage the residential Short Term Program by providing supervision, guidance and instruction to staff; assist in the recruitment of participants to attend the designated weekend programs in a planned and organized residential setting designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, and recreational needs of blind and visually impaired youth. How do I qualify? Leadership skills: You have proven experience in a team management role, planning, organizing, administering and leading outreach programming for blind or visually impaired youth You have strong management, planning, organization, administrative and leadership skills You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team Related knowledge: You have knowledge and understanding of all aspects of childcare You have knowledge and experience working with school age Blind/Low-Vision students in a variety of settings You have knowledge of life skills and/or orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired youth You have knowledge of practices, legislation, guidelines and policies relevant to the health and welfare of students You have knowledge and ability to interpret/apply related provincial legislation, including Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Employment legislation and other relevant legislation governing education in Ontario You have proven experience/success in developing and evaluating program models, recruiting and coaching staff and successfully implementing innovative programs You have proven experience working with parents, community agencies and related professional stakeholders; As part of a team, you have demonstrated strength in supporting parents and other professionals in understanding a child's visual impairment Communication skills: You have strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with student, parents, professionals and community service support agencies NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to work one (1) weekend (Friday to Sunday) in each month of January, February, March, April and MayAdditional information:Address: 1 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 5 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan Schedule: 6 Category: Management and General Posted on: Monday, December 1, 2014 Note: In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening checkPlease refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expenseAn enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the positionThe screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decisionThe details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filledScreening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.



Residence Manager - Short Term Placement Programs at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON