Child Well-Being Manager

Child Well-Being Manager

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 Manager. This is a full-time position.

The Child Well-being Manager oversees the delivery of service under child well-being, and the ongoing development of the child well-being team under Nigig Nibi Ki-win, Pikwakanagan’s child and family well-being law.

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance, direction and training to supervisors and staff with respect to service delivery
• Develops the training process and material
• Creates the conditions for efficient service delivery including, reasonable caseloads, training and professional development, and clear policies
• Is actively involved in the development of processes, systems, and resources to deliver all services contemplated under the law (e.g., wrap-around care)
• Responds to emergencies or urgent situations outside of regular working hours
• Maintains clear communication channels with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Participates on relevant community development projects and committees
• Completes all administrative reporting requirements according to policies and funding agent mandates
• Ensures adherence to workplace health and safety regulations, infection control guidelines, WHMIS and safe work procedures, fire, disaster and evacuation plans

• Bachelor’s degree in social work; a master’s degree is preferred
• A minimum of five to eight years of direct experience working with youth and families in a social service or other related health setting
• A minimum of three years with supervisory or management experience is an asset
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting is an asset
• Knowledge of Algonquin child and family values, traditions, and practices
• Knowledge of local, regional, and provincial indigenous and non-Indigenous services.
• Knowledge of child welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures
• Able to develop and structure programs, services, and training material
• 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.