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Youth For Christ is a mission organization dedicated to helping children and their communities, worldwide, reach their full potential. Motivated by our faith, we serve the youth in Saskatchewan - regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or gender - as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people.
There is a current ministry opportunity open for a full-time Program Manager in one of our Regina group homes. This position provides an opportunity to oversee a team and work hands-on with the youth in a group home setting. The Program Manager will need to be people-focused, organized, responsible, and have a passion for building a team to work effectively with the youth in that home. The right candidate will have at least 2 years experience in leading a team of 5 or more and experience working with youth or young adults.
Assessing and Planning
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to maintain and carry out administrative duties
- Ability to interview, train, coach and manage the schedule of staff and youth
- Ability to implement a youth's case plan
- Ability to create consistent routines and expectations within the home
- Ability to communicate professionally to support agencies
Relationship Building and Support
- Ability to support the emotional and spiritual needs of the staff
- Ability to build trusted relationships with staff and youth
- Ability to motivate and empower staff towards success
- Ability to model problem solving and behavior guidance with the youth
- Assist staff to help youth with creating and meeting goals
Overseeing and Guiding
-Ability to maintain the vision and missionary requirements of the organization within the team
- Ability to align and mentor staff towards the goals of the ministry
- Ability to train or obtain training for staff in all areas necessary to carry out their job efficiently
- Ability to maintain healthy, professional boundaries with youth and staff