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ABOUT US

Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 23 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Entry to School is a full-time permanent position that provides supervision to the Entry to School team and training, support and leadership for Entry to School employees team. The service is delivered in centre-based and community-based environments, with the possibility of telehealth services when needed.   The Entry to School program supports families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are between the ages of 3 to 6 entering school for the first time.

Salary range: $73,265.00 to $85,319.00 per annum

                        Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan 

                        Recruiting for one full-time permanent position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide a hybrid work model and competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan. 
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide day-to-day supervision, direction, guidance and support to a multi-disciplinary team of employees and ensure adherence to service standards and organizational policies.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards of service consistent with legislative/ accreditation requirements, directives and expectations of funders and organizational policies, procedures and practices.
• Identify, develop, and supervise the implementation of service plans for individual children to ensure that services are provided in accordance with relevant legislation/ accreditation standards/ college requirements/ Ministry expectations and the organization’s mandate, vision, mission, philosophy and standards of service, including policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of program evaluation in collaboration with program employees, Senior Manager, Director of Strategy and Quality and the Director of Mental Health.
• Maintain administrative order to ensure the successful operation of the team and client caseload while ensuring program support employees are providing effective administrative support for the operation of the clinical team.
• Supervise and ensure employees and client health and safety is carried out in a safe and productive manner.
• Develop, establish, and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with community. partners/ stakeholders to ensure outreach, coordination, and integration of the Organization’s services.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioural Science or Psychology.
• 5 years of experience in direct clinical intervention with children and families.
• A thorough understanding of principles and conceptual issues of ABA. 
• A thorough knowledge of autism spectrum and the clinical applications, mental health theories, adult education, family systems theory, child and family act, along with management theories and practices.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following: 

• Experience supervising employees an asset.
• BCBA/RBA registration is an asset.
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families. 
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check.
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto.  The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is July 4, 2025. 

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.  Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to  increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.  

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.