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Job Details

Social Work Director

Employer

Lethbridge Family Services

Date Posted

June 26, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Lethbridge, AB
  • Earnings $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Oct 15, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Lethbridge Family Services

Languages

English

Education

  • Master's degree
  • Psychology, general
  • Social work, other

Work setting

  • Community and social services
  • Associations and non profit organizations
  • Management

Tasks

  • Direct the delivery of social and community service programs
  • Evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs
  • Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
  • Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff
  • Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues
  • Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
  • Establish administrative procedures
  • Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
  • Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
  • Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
  • Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Coaching
  • Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Develop marketing and communication plans
  • Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets
  • Direct committees and working groups working on projects and programs
  • Participate in contract negotiations

Supervision

11-15 people

Type of treatment experience

Crisis intervention counselling

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available


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