Department: Health Services – Family Resources
Classification/level: PS-2 ($79,560.00 – $97,240.00)
Employment Status: Full-time Term (6-Month – with possibility of extension)
Reporting Relationship
The Program Supervisor will report directly to the Health Services Department Manager; maintain communication with Chief & Council and internal working relationships all Departments within M’Chigeeng First Nation.
Position Summary
This position will take the lead to carry out the mandate of the Family Resources Program: “The protection, care and nurturance of children, youth and families”, in accordance with Territorial By-Laws. The position is responsible to oversee and monitor the daily management and administration of the Program, relative to the effective and efficient implementation of goals, objectives, vision and strategic planning of the First Nation including development and evaluation while building capacity for sustaining an integrated community-based model of service delivery for the M’Chigeeng First Nation.
Essential Functions
- Ensure all M’Chigeeng First Nation protocols and Bylaws are adhered to and program activities are conducted in accordance to recommendations and policies as set by Chief & Council
- Will be current on all Child Welfare matters as required to act as an authorized Representative of M’Chigeeng First Nation in these matters and to act as advocate at all child protection hearings, and lobby for prevention and intervention solutions to issues directly affecting band membership children
- Incorporate and promote Anishnabek cultural values, beliefs and practices and Anishinabemowin into program delivery
- Formulate concrete goals and objectives and identify appropriate internal and external resources to meet identified needs in the provision of services to children
- Ensure ongoing case management, crisis intervention, individual counselling and quality of service is provided to clients by monitoring all service providers
- The Program Supervisor implement management principles, costing, controlling, financial reporting and strategic planning
- Develop and monitor protocols, policies and procedures specific to the program’s integrated service delivery model
- Participate in local and regional initiatives whose mandates relate to the identified local community issues
Management & Supervision
- Manage and supervise program staff; Band Representative, Family Support Worker, Community Support Worker, casual/on-call workers and students
- Provide guidance and direction regarding program objectives to work towards the realization of the vision of the First Nation to bring strategic plans into alignment
- Build, lead and empower an effective team composed of a diversity of skills, talents, working knowledge and perspectives
- Ensure compliance is exercised to applicable acts and regulations pertaining to program requirement
Planning & Development
- Reviews and monitors staff annual work plans on a monthly and quarterly basis; include professional development and training plans based on department needs
- Conduct research to seek additional funding for proposal and grant submissions for program needs
- Work with community resources and partners to create a coordinated comprehensive community plan for establishing an environment that supports the maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes; to enable active involvement and participation
- Coordinate interdepartmental strategic planning activities for development of a service delivery process to complement the financial management of program needs
Financial & Reporting
- Manage and monitor annual program budgets in consultation with the Department Manager
- Review, prepare and identify current and future annual budget requirements for the program and ensure maintenance in the levels of funding for program sustainability
- Monitor and ensure compliance with funding agencies; and ensure preparation and timely submission of narrative, statistical and financial reports to the funding sources
- Ensures program statistics and reporting is maintained and quarterly narrative progress reports and financial reports are prepared and presented to Chief & Council as required
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Preferred
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree and/or Human Services from an accredited university with 4-years management and supervisory experience in child welfare or social services sector.
- Registered member in good standing with recognized educational institution or professional association
Minimum
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Services or related field with 4-years direct work experience in senior administration and supervision in child welfare
- Working knowledge of community resources and development
- Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Child & Family Services Act (CFSA) and other relevant regulatory and legal requirements
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of child welfare systems
- Proficient in CFSA related court documentation
Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Maintains and promotes strict confidentiality always
- Knowledge of community and external resources
- Valid Class “G” Drivers License with personal and reliable transportation
- Fluency in Anishinabemowin or a willingness to learn
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the VSS must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence and theft. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
Family Resources Program Supervisor
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca