Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag

Child & Family Services

517 Hiawatha Line Hiawatha First Nation, ON

K9J 0E6

Employment Opportunity Director of Support and Services

Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Support and Services has responsibility for the development, implementation and updating of service delivery policies and procedures, for the preparation of the annual service plan, for the preparation of reports as required, provides guidance and coordination of the regional committee of First Nation Child Welfare Prevention Workers, and for any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director. Responsibilities: 1. Policy and Program Development

Assists the Executive Director in the development of and, as needed, of revisions to clear and

effective service delivery policies, procedures and standards for Board approval to both comply with evolving First Nation and Funder requirements (applicable legislation, regulations and policy directives), and to address any operational issues as they are identified.

Assists the Executive Director with the identification and substantiation of the evolving needs of

children, youth and their families, with the design of programs of service to respond to these needs and with the service component of proposals prepared to obtain the funding required to deliver the required programs of service.

2. General Program Management and Administration

Assists the Executive Director in ensuring that Board-approved service delivery policies and procedures are implemented and followed, and that Board-approved standards are met in the

day-to-day delivery of the programs of service offered by DBCFS.

Assists the Executive Director in ensuring all service delivery recording and reporting set out in

policies is completed by staff to the specified standard.

Assists the Executive Director in ensuring that a 12-month service delivery plan is prepared 60

days prior to the new fiscal year, is consistent with the annual expenditure plan and is presented to the Board for review and approval.

Serves as an Ex-officio member of any committees that have responsibility for service delivery

policy and procedure, and provides pertinent data to the Executive Director as may be required.

Assists the Executive Director in relations with the funders concerning service delivery matters

and issues.

Assists the Executive Director with the recruitment of any service delivery and service delivery

support staff; and directly supervises, evaluates and delegates functions and authority to staff responsible for service delivery.

Participates in monthly management meetings to ensure management's control and direction according to plan.

Ensures that the workload of any staff members reporting to her/him is effectively distributed on

the basis of regular review.

Assists the Executive Director with the development and maintenance of effective communications between management, staff and functional units of the DBCFS.

Ensures that each staff member reporting to her/him is evaluated as per personnel policy in relation to applicable position descriptions; and assists with the development of the annual training plan to ensure it that addresses both identified weaknesses and the professional development needs of her/his staff.

3. Service Delivery

Assists the Executive Director with the development of requirements for, the acquisition and the

implementation of an electronic case management and management information system that meets these requirements.

Directly supervises the supervisors of the programs of service implemented - or the service delivery staff in the absence of a supervisor; including the completion of required performance evaluations, annual position description updates, identification of development/training needs, etc.

Assists the Executive Director in providing guidance to the First Nation Child Welfare Prevention

workers and coordinating the existing regional committee of prevention workers.

Consults on a regular basis with the First Nation Child Welfare Prevention workers respecting regional service requirements and the adequacy of regional service delivery policies and procedures

4. Community Relations

Assists the Executive Director in establishing and maintaining effective and positive public relations.

Ensures positive working relationships between DBCFS, other First Nation partners and relevant external agencies.

5. Other Duties

Ensures the effective implementation of other duties as determined by the Executive Director.

Preferred Requirements The successful applicant will have:

A MSW from a recognized school of Social Work.

A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in the field of child and family services.

A minimum of 5 years proven experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions in the field of child and family services.

A valid class “G” driver’s license and a vehicle.

Possess adequate automobile insurance (1 million Liability)

Individual must be bondable.

Knowledge Requirements The successful applicant will:

Be thoroughly familiar with the relevant provincial legislation, regulations and guidelines.

Be knowledgeable about the cultures and the significant characteristics of the social structures

of the DBCFS First Nations.

Be thoroughly familiar with service delivery policies and procedures; (re: funded areas of service).

Have extensive knowledge of the range of methods and techniques that are employed in social

work practice with children and families.

Ability Requirements The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate ability to:

• Relate effectively to and supervise staff as a diplomatic and flexible team player. • Work effectively with the management and staff of other programs/agencies. • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally. • Provide an acceptable CPIC and VPSS.

Closing Date: Tuesday June 24th, 2013, 4 pm.

Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

For full Job Description please email careers@binnoojiiyag.ca

Please send cover letter, resume and 3 work related references to:

Diane Curwin, HR/Finance Manager

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services,

517 Hiawatha Line,

Hiawatha First Nation, ON

K9J 0E6

Fax: 705-295-7137

Email: careers@binnoojiiyag.ca

Notes:

1. Persons of Aboriginal ancestry and members of DBCFS First Nations are encouraged to apply. 2. Positions are contingent on fiscal funding.