Family Wellness Supervisor

Family Wellness Supervisor

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society is growing our team! 

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 Family Wellness Supervisor. This is a 12-month contract position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to all family wellness notifications
• Supports family wellness Workers in securing interventions, counselling and escalating other supports
• Develops a working relationship with leadership in all family and children’ services engaged with AoPFN members
• Ensures that AoPFN members are fully aware of their rights, and programs and services
• Reviews, monitors and evaluates plans of care
• Ensures client case files are maintained and updated on a regular basis
• Ensures effective staffing of family wellness programs and services and makes recommendations for services
• Supervises staff, conducts staff evaluations and recommends employment, promotion, demotion, discipline and termination of staff 
• Participates on relevant boards, committees, and community development projects
• Identifies and prioritizes family wellness needs
• Develops strategic plans and annualized work plans
• Promotes community awareness of family wellness services.
• Completes all administrative reporting requirements
• Financial monitoring of specific expenditures
• Ensures all licenses and certifications are current
• Completes and provides training for a comprehensive risk management plan for the family wellness department

• Bachelor of social work or a degree in a related discipline plus three years of work experience in the field 
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience in social work, social services or a similar work environment 
• Experience working with First Nation people or groups is an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions and values
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigig's interest in children, youth and families
• Knowledge of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998
• Research, investigation, analysis and evaluation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with the financial monitoring of budgets  

Conditions of Employment:

• Provide an acceptable vulnerable sector check or criminal reference check
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Proof of a valid class G driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and access to a dependable vehicle

We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick days, vacation days, and special days
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Preference in Hiring

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.