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Child and Family Advocacy Manager
Sagamok
Executive and Management,
Social Services
POSTED:
16 months ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
4305
Closing Date:
September 20, 2023
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Community Support Services team provides programs and initiatives in the community aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of Sagamok Anishnawbek families. Historically, programming has included a wide range of services such as operating the fitness center, providing transportation services, and leading food security initiatives including school nutrition programs and community gardens.
The Manager will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the designated programs, as well as providing direction and mentorship to staff and fulfilling administrative needs of the programs. The Manager will be expected to contribute to a workplace of excellence, where staff feel safe, supported, and excited to come to work.
The Manager Community Support Services works out of the Family and Community Support Services Department and reports directly to the Department Director for their daily job duties. The Manager Community Support Services is expected to conduct their responsibilities in a way that promotes the culture and aspirations of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
The Community Support Services team provides programs and initiatives in the community aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of Sagamok Anishnawbek families. Historically, programming has included a wide range of services such as operating the fitness center, providing transportation services, and leading food security initiatives including school nutrition programs and community gardens.
The Manager will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the designated programs, as well as providing direction and mentorship to staff and fulfilling administrative needs of the programs. The Manager will be expected to contribute to a workplace of excellence, where staff feel safe, supported, and excited to come to work.
The Manager Community Support Services works out of the Family and Community Support Services Department and reports directly to the Department Director for their daily job duties. The Manager Community Support Services is expected to conduct their responsibilities in a way that promotes the culture and aspirations of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
Required Skills:
1. Preference for university degree in human services.
2. Minimum of 5 years' experience providing direct services to communities, preference given to experience in a First Nation community.
3. Minimum of 2 years experiences supervisory experience in a social services role.
4. Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services for supporting community wellness.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
6. Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
7. Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek's priorities, programs and services will be considered an asset.
8. Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
9. Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
10. Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
11. Able to travel on short notice.
12. Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
13. Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
14. Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
15. Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.
2. Minimum of 5 years' experience providing direct services to communities, preference given to experience in a First Nation community.
3. Minimum of 2 years experiences supervisory experience in a social services role.
4. Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services for supporting community wellness.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
6. Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
7. Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek's priorities, programs and services will be considered an asset.
8. Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
9. Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
10. Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
11. Able to travel on short notice.
12. Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
13. Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
14. Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
15. Incumbent is subject to six months' probation.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
Email: [email protected]
By: Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
Email: [email protected]
By: Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preference will be given to Aboriginal people.
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