Employment Opportunities
About the Role
Reporting to the Governing Board of Directors, Atikameg Child and Family Services, the Executive Director is accountable for the effective management of child and family services which provides child intervention, family enhancement, kinship care and prevention programs and services. This position promotes the safety, security, well-being of children, youth, and families.
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of Atikameg Child and Family Services. This position ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of business and operational plans, including financial and human resource management policies as approved by the governing board of directors.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Create strong lines of communication with management team, staff, governing board of directors, Band manager, Chief and Council, Federal and Provincial government representatives; including various programs/vendors in order to provide quality service delivery.
• Provide specialized advice, consultation and support with management, supervisory team, Board of Directors, Administrator, and Chief and Council.
• Create strong lines of communication with management team, staff, governing board of directors, Band manager, Chief and Council, Federal and Provincial government representatives; including various programs/vendors in order to provide quality service delivery.
• Provide specialized advice, consultation and support with management, supervisory team, Board of Directors, Administrator, and Chief and Council.
• Provides visionary leadership for the achievement of Atikameg and Family Services philosophy, vision, mission, strategy, priorities, goals and objectives.
• Respect and protect the rights of children, youth and families, including but not limited to their right to independence, autonomy, and self-determination; their right to choose and practice individual values, beliefs, religion, culture, privacy and dignity and freedom from discrimination, and abuse.
• Child, youth and family enhancement policy review, development, and implementation. Submit clear, concise, and timely documentation, case notes and reports, as required.
• Monitor, assess, review caseload and file information; identify needs and address service gaps experienced by children, youth, and families. Monthly reporting and data collection of statistics regarding number of children, youth and families served, including type and level of service provided.
• Manages the agency in a creative and innovative way, reflective of Whitefish Lake First Nation values and culture.
• Defines, recommends, controls and monitors operating and financial objectives, develops short and long-term plans with supporting budget requirements, and prepares evaluation reports for submission to the governing board for their review and approval.
• Review, revise, implement and monitor business/strategic plans.
• Work within allocated resources for budget and program development. Ongoing reviews and monitoring of expenditures in accordance with the budget and/or contracts.
• Employee supervision and team organization (reporting, time management, delegate tasks, scheduling, employee training, orientation and learning plans).
• Mentor workers by providing them with additional tools, skills, and knowledge to provide exceptional services with children, youth, and families. Provide performance reviews; identify performance strengths and limitations.
• Maintain appropriate contact and liaison in all public communications and promotes coordination of services with other organizations.
• Perform other related duties, as required.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, regulations, standards, policies, and practice.
• Knowledge and challenges and adversities of children and youth at-risk of harm or injury.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to delegate, direct and follow-up on all matters pertaining Atikameg Child and Family Services.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office software, emails, databases, excel
• Ability to chair and facilitate complex meetings; maintain confidentiality, discretion, and ethical practice.
• Proven relationship building and collaboration skills. Ability to maintain relationships within the community and multiple groups of people.
• Strong communication skills oral and written including the ability to develop and present information.
• Conflict resolution skills: mediation, problem-solving, negotiation and advocacy. Ability to stay calm when dealing with crisis or conflict situation.
• Understanding of child development, grief, loss and impacts of trauma. Understanding of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, 60’s Scoop, residential school system, and its ongoing traumatic effect on Indigenous communities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- MSW preferred, Bachelor of Social Work or related human services degree.
- Extensive senior management experience in First Nations Child and Family Services with demonstrated experience in policy and program development.
- Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act; PSECA, DECA, etc.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with an up-to-date driver-abstract
- Criminal Record and Child Intervention Record checks.
- Microsoft Office software, emails, databases, excel.
- Knowledge and understanding of Cree culture and language.
How to Apply
Please submit resumes by email to: human.resources@whitefishcfs.ca . This employment opportunity will remain open until October 18th 2024, or until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date
October 18, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is found.