Managers in social, community and correctional services

Example job titles

• assistant vice-president - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
• association director
• child welfare services administrator
• children's aid society director
• community centre director
• correctional institution director
• correctional treatment and training director
• detention centre director
• environmental group director
• family services area manager
• income maintenance director
• labour organization manager
• membership services manager
• political organization manager
• prison warden
• social assistance director

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs such as income maintenance, children's aid and emergency housing services
• Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
• Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues such as health care, human rights, consumer protection, international development and environmental protection
• Administer programs of membership organizations such as political parties, labour organizations, business and professional associations
• Establish administrative procedures to meet objectives set by board of directors or senior management
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff delivering services and programs to the general public and to the organization or association membership
• Plan, administer and control budgets for programs, equipment and support services
• Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
• Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups

Employment requirements

• Managers in social, community and correctional services usually require a master's degree in a social science or administrative discipline and Several years of experience in a related occupation, such as a community and social service worker, social or health policy researcher, consultant or program officer, probation or parole officer, or social worker.
• Managers of associations and membership organizations require extensive experience in a related occupation, trade or industry.

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