Child Well-Being Supervisor

Child Well-Being Supervisor

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Child Well-Being Supervisor. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assists with training staff engaged in the exercise of jurisdiction under the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s law, and the provision of services to children and families
• Provides regular supervision to child well-being workers to support trauma-informed and culturally-grounded service delivery
• Works to identify individual and team learning needs and supports
• Supports staff through complex cases, secondary trauma, and workplace stress, promoting wellness and sustainability
• Participates in onboarding, orientation, and mentoring of new staff
• Assists in the development of programs for the delivery of services through Nigig Nibi Ki-win
• Available to respond to emergencies or urgent situations outside of regular working hours
• Maintain clear communication channels with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Engages families, caregivers, and community supports as partners in decision-making and service planning
• Completes and oversees required supervisory documentation
• Participates in audits, file reviews, and quality improvement processes
• Provides immediate support and guidance on complex, high-risk, or crisis situations

• Bachelor’s degree in social work. 
• A minimum of three years of direct experience working with youth and families in a social service or other related health setting
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is an asset
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting is an asset
•  In-depth knowledge of child welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Bill C-92, Jordan’s Principle, PMSS, Customary Care, etc. 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize people and manage workflow, problem-solve and resolve conflicts 
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. 
• Tact, discretion, and a professional level of confidentiality
• Self-motivated, reliable, thorough, and proactive. 
• Criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check
• Class G driver's license, clear driver's abstract and access to a dependable vehicle

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.