Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Within the context of the vision, mission, and strategic direction of Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc., and under the direction of the Service Delivery Manager. The Supervisor’s objective is overseeing the child protection and family services to the Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation membership on and off reserve.
The supervisor position is responsible for managing all aspects of service delivery and case management by complying with Child and Family Services Acts, Standards and Regulations.  The supervisor will be responsible for delivering services to our Kinonjeoshtegon (Jackhead) Main office and Winnipeg office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
·           Oversee case management and case planning.
·           Oversee children in foster care placement and maintain culturally appropriate and community connections for each child.
·           Strengthen client-based services for youth transitioning status within the agency.
·           Committed to providing guidance, direction, and support to employees.
·           Provide comprehensive staff training in the areas of transitioning/long-term planning.
·           Develop effective staff and working teams through a comprehensive process of team building, staff training and program planning.
·           Supervise implementation and evaluation consistent with the agency’s strategic plan; support services assessment, family unit decision making.
·           Provide supervision and case management direction to ensure that the organization complies with relevant provincial and federal legislation.
·           Serve as a member of the case management team to help the agency address organizational challenges, service issues, staffing needs, volunteers,                 committee members, etc.
·           Ensure that agency policies, procedures and guidelines are implemented and adhered to by staff, including reporting requirements, file recording expectations and other duties associated with frontline workers.
·           Supervision with Case Managers bi-weekly and file reviews quarterly.
·           Work collaboratively with CFS agencies: to repatriate permanent wards whenever possible and appropriate and to develop extended family and community supports for permanent wards exiting care or being transferred to the agency.
·           Network with community stakeholders, government agencies, other CFS agencies, other First Nation organizations to improve youth in care outcomes.
·           Willing to work after hours and/or weekends as requested.
·           Participate in agency events, training and working flexible hour as required.
·           Other supervisory duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
·           Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university preferred but consideration may be given to other post-secondary education plus a minimum of five years direct child welfare experience in a mandated child and family agency.
·           Knowledge of CFS legislation and standards.
·           Excellent assessment, interviewing and counselling skills.
·           Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
·           Excellent written and oral communication skills.
·           Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
·           Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
·           Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CFSIS and Intake Module.
·           Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting.
·           Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values.
·           Valid Full Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable fully insured vehicle.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
·           Accommodations available in community of Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation (Jackhead).

·           Kinonje Abinoonjiiag Niigan Inc. offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

·           Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment.

·           Kinonjeoshtegon band members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify as being of Indigenous descent.

Email your resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.