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Social Service Director
Blind River
Executive and Management,
Social Services
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Mississauga First Nation
ES Job ID:
5136
Closing Date:
November 26, 2024
Salary:
87609
Duration:
Full Time
,
Temporary
Job Description:
Position: Social Services Director (Mat Leave)
Accountability: Director of Operations
Salary: $87, 609 - $99, 557
Employment Status: Full time (2-year contract)
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Social Services Director will:
- Implement the Mississauga First Nation Services Child and Family Well-Being Strategy
- Action as outlined in the plan being developed by MNP consultants.
- Oversight of the Mississauga First Nation Social Services and Women's Shelter
- Coordinate programs and services to meet the goals and objectives of the Unit along with community needs.
- Ensure ongoing coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services including support services.
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor approved social service agreements.
- Manage effective resolution of service complaints.
- Promote the Vision and Mission of the Unit.
- Develop goals and meet the Vision and Mission.
- Maintain and implement the confidentiality policy within the Unit.
- Monitor changes to social service legislation and evaluate if changes required to programs and services.
- Engage the community in the development and assessment of programs and services.
- Supervise, coach and direct Social Services managers. Support team building within the unit with focus on trust, communication, accountability, collaboration, respect, and conflict resolution.
- Monitor manager performance and conduct performance reviews
- Coordinate staff development and address staff training needs.
- Develop and execute a recruitment and retention strategy for social service support staff.
- Facilitate and maintain a collaborative and safe work environment.
- Develop annual Unit budgets with input from Unit managers.
- Prepare and submit proposals for funding and/or enhanced services.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required
Accountability: Director of Operations
Salary: $87, 609 - $99, 557
Employment Status: Full time (2-year contract)
Hours of Work: 32 hrs
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I
The Social Services Director will:
- Implement the Mississauga First Nation Services Child and Family Well-Being Strategy
- Action as outlined in the plan being developed by MNP consultants.
- Oversight of the Mississauga First Nation Social Services and Women's Shelter
- Coordinate programs and services to meet the goals and objectives of the Unit along with community needs.
- Ensure ongoing coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services including support services.
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor approved social service agreements.
- Manage effective resolution of service complaints.
- Promote the Vision and Mission of the Unit.
- Develop goals and meet the Vision and Mission.
- Maintain and implement the confidentiality policy within the Unit.
- Monitor changes to social service legislation and evaluate if changes required to programs and services.
- Engage the community in the development and assessment of programs and services.
- Supervise, coach and direct Social Services managers. Support team building within the unit with focus on trust, communication, accountability, collaboration, respect, and conflict resolution.
- Monitor manager performance and conduct performance reviews
- Coordinate staff development and address staff training needs.
- Develop and execute a recruitment and retention strategy for social service support staff.
- Facilitate and maintain a collaborative and safe work environment.
- Develop annual Unit budgets with input from Unit managers.
- Prepare and submit proposals for funding and/or enhanced services.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required
Required Skills:
The Social Services Director will possess the following education, experience, and skill qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Social/Human Services field.
- Three (3) years' experience with a First Nation or Indigenous organization managing programs, finances, and human resources.
- Experience of the Child and Family Welfare system within First Nations communities.
- Experience in child and family well-being services.
- Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures, and reports.
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities, management, and financial accounting experience.
- Lived experience in Anishinabek cultural, traditional ceremonies and practices would be an asset.
- Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- Must have Class \"G\" Ontario Driver's License in good standing and be able to travel.
- Must be able to meet deadlines, work flexible hours and or attend emergency situations
- Post-secondary degree in Social/Human Services field.
- Three (3) years' experience with a First Nation or Indigenous organization managing programs, finances, and human resources.
- Experience of the Child and Family Welfare system within First Nations communities.
- Experience in child and family well-being services.
- Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures, and reports.
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities, management, and financial accounting experience.
- Lived experience in Anishinabek cultural, traditional ceremonies and practices would be an asset.
- Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- Must have Class \"G\" Ontario Driver's License in good standing and be able to travel.
- Must be able to meet deadlines, work flexible hours and or attend emergency situations
How to Apply:
TO APPLY: Customize your cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations, and qualification listed on the job posting. If you are a member of MFN or of Indigenous descent, please include this information in your cover letter. We rely on the information you provide to us in your application during screening. Successful candidates who receive interviews must provide copies of their education qualifications and certifications at the time of interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person. If you would like a copy of the full job description and/or are interested in applying you may submit your covering letter, resume and three (3) work related references to:
Mississauga First Nation
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Attention: Human Resources Department
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740 Deadline: November 26, 2024
Mississauga First Nation
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Attention: Human Resources Department
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740 Deadline: November 26, 2024