Family Preservation Manager

Employer Name: Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services

City: Kenora

Province: ON

Postal Code: P9N IG4

Application Deadline: January 3, 2024

Email: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

Hours of Work: Full-time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: TBD

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The Service Navigator is a full-time permanent program position. The Service Navigator directs all team functions. The Service Navigator supervises and coordinates the efforts of a team of staff to ensure their efforts culminate in meeting the service objectives. The Service Navigator is a member of the Management Team.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Master of Social Work Degree with a minimum three years of experience in the management of services for children and their families or a comparable human service program. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered. Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the application of Part X relating to Customary Care of the First Nations. Thorough knowledge of the Child Protection Standards in Ontario.
• Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.
• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the structure and operations of Grand Council Treaty #3 and the First Nations in the Kenora area including tribal and external services and service agencies in the area.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports regarding service delivery and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and facilitate community and group decision-making processes thorough knowledge, ideas, and persuasion.
• Extensive experience in designing and conducting, planning and training workshops. Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with clients, subordinates, colleagues, other relevant organizations and management.
• Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
• Commitment to providing services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement.
• Excellent supervisory, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use authority.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Director of Services.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license and be willing to travel. Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team.
• Working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation and conflict resolution techniques. Sound knowledge of human behavior theories; ability to apply in assessment and planning.
• Ability to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines, mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency.

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Submit resumes with cover letter quoting file #FPW20220420 to:

 

Human Resources c/o Unit 209 – 308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N IG4

Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

 

Miigwetch to all who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

 

All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract at time of interview.

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