The following positions are currently available with the Town of Claresholm or local agencies:

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Director
The Town of Claresholm is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual to provide overall leadership for the FCSS department.Under the general direction of the CAO, the FCSS Director is responsible for daily operations of the FCSS office including managing the approved programming, staff and all physical needs. The Director is also responsible for long and short range planning based on the social needs of the community and is to ensure the FCSS programs being supported and developed are an effective and efficient use of resources (in conjunction with the FCSS Advisory Board). The following is not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements:
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- A degree in a social work plus directly related experience in managing staff in a FCSS office. Experience in a municipal setting is a definite asset.
- Ability to assess social needs in the community and support affordable preventative programs that enhance social well being of individuals and families and to continuously re-evaluate these programs.
- A high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills covering a wide variety of functions.
- Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with other staff members, public, businesses, FCSS Advisory Board members, Council and officials in other organizations under all types of conditions.
- Ability to maintain a positive and supportive approach.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent public presentation skills.
Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary and includes comprehensive benefits package.
Deadline: Friday, November 12th, 2010. Resumes can be mailed to Town of Claresholm, FCSS Director Competition, Box 1000, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 or emailed to [email protected]

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