Director Of Social Services

Schedule:
4-day work week (Monday to Thursday)Type:
Full-time, permanentAbout the Opportunity
We are partnering with an Indigenous community organization in Northeastern Ontario to hire a Director, Community & Family Services. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Executive Director, with full ownership of a multi-program social services portfolio, a dedicated team, and departmental budgets.The successful candidate will lead culturally grounded, trauma-informed services for children, youth, adults and families, and will work closely with Health, Education and Governance departments as well as external agencies.What You’ll Do
Build and deliver an annual departmental plan and budget aligned with community priorities and leadership directionOversee income support, prevention, child and family services, and youth transition-to-adulthood programmingTrack service outcomes and gaps, and drive practical improvementsOversee client intake, service planning and referrals carried out by qualified staffManage third-party service agreements, deliverables and performanceLead responses to complaints and critical incidents in coordination with partnersManage departmental budgets, forecasts and commitments, with regular reconciliation alongside FinanceMonitor funding agreements and eligible expenditures, and deliver accurate reporting on deadlineWrite funding proposals backed by a clear service rationaleEnsure purchasing and spending follow internal approval policiesProvide monthly reporting to leadership on programs, finances, staffing and risksSupervise, coach and develop departmental staff through regular one-on-ones and performance reviewsAddress performance concerns in partnership with HRIdentify staffing and training needs and support recruitment and onboardingPrepare briefing notes and present to senior leadership and governing council as requiredWhat You Bring
Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Public Administration or a related field (equivalent experience considered)4+ years of progressive management experience, including staff supervision, program delivery and budget ownership3+ years working within or alongside First Nations or Indigenous communities, with an understanding of Indigenous governanceProven track record managing funding agreements, forecasts and reportingExperience writing workplans, policies and funding proposalsWorking knowledge of social assistance, prevention and child and family services frameworks in OntarioStrong judgment, professional boundaries and commitment to confidentialityProficiency with MS Office and spreadsheetsNice to Have
Experience leading prevention or youth transition programsTraining in trauma-informed practice, crisis response or financial managementRelevant professional registration (e.G., OCSWSSW)Experience working with Elders, knowledge keepers, youth and familiesRequirements
Clear police check, including vulnerable sector screeningValid Ontario driver’s licence and reliable vehicleAbility to work on site, with occasional evening meetings and travelWhy This Role
4-day work week with a full-time senior salarySenior leadership seat with real autonomy and impactMeaningful, community-centred work
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