E2025-05 Assistant Program Manager-Autism and Respite Services

Job Posting Number: E2025-05

Position Type: Assistant Program Manager-Autism and Respite Services-Regular Full Time

Salary: $93, 403.00-$106, 874.00 annually-Salary commensurate with experience.

Maltby Centre is an inclusive, equitable and welcoming workplace is the Lead Agency for children and youth Mental Health and a leading provider of Autism Services, with an experienced and compassionate team of professionals who provide high quality, community-based health and support services to children, youth and their families in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A). Maltby Centre is a registered charity established in 1996 and funded in part by the Ontario government. Through the work of our dedicated staff, Maltby Centre creates possibilities for change in young lives.

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Respite Program. Additionally, this role supports the Program Manager in overseeing Autism Services. Key responsibilities include coordinating services, scheduling, managing staff, and ensuring that services are delivered in a way that best meets the needs of the children, youth, and families we support. As a member of the management team, the Assistant Program Manager also contributes to the organization's effectiveness through collaborative planning and decision-making.

Position Details

• Oversee the entire Respite Program, under the direction of the Program Manager as required.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating Autism Services and Respite programs.
• Organize and monitor workflow and allocate resources to ensure services are provided in the most effective and efficient manner in order to meet required outcomes.
• Supervise and support program staff, including scheduling and training.
• Ensure continuity of care and coordination of services to clients in partnership with other Agency managers and staff
• Work directly with clients and families to assess needs.
• Assist in budget management and resource allocation.
• Convene regular team meetings to communicate all necessary information, changes to policies and procedures, current issues and initiatives
• Monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Travel to satellite offices and other community partner locations within the service catchment area may be required
• Identify, assess and respond to risk management issues, including public and/or client complaints or concerns, ensuring incidents of a serious nature are reported in accordance with legislation, and Agency policy
• The work schedule will extend beyond typical business hours and will include evenings and weekends. Flexible work hours based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Located in Beautiful Kingston, Ontario
• Flexible Work hours
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time.
• Maternity top-up benefits
• 100% company paid medical benefits, including health care, dental, vision and STD
• Company paid life insurance ( 3x your salary)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioural psychology, psychology, education, business or a related field. BCBA and/or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Autism Services or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in autism services and respite care.

Maltby Centre is committed to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the value that diverse employees bring to the programs and services offered to children and youth in our community. The Maltby Centre follows the guidelines and resources established by the Government of Canada, striving to provide a safe workspace free from bullying, harassment or violence, as written here. We strongly encourage applications from equity seeking communities, from individuals including women, people who self-identify as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people / visible minorities, ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQIA* (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities)

Maltby Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing exceptional and accessible employment opportunities for its employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) est. 2005. Hiring practices will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence to all perspective and current employees. The provision of equitable practice and accommodations to persons who identify as having a disability or being neurodiverse will be integrated wherever possible. Persons with disabilities will be given an opportunity equal to that given to others, to obtain, use or benefit from accessible services, formats or devices provided by and on behalf of the Maltby Centre. See OHRC job advertising site: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/iv-human-rights-issues-all-stages-employment/3-advertising

We acknowledge that Maltby Centre is situated on Traditional Lands of Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to be able to live, work, play and support our community on these lands.

We appreciate the time and effort in applying; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posting Date: March 13, 2025 Closing Date: March 28, 2025