Service Manager - Family Support Services

The Service Supervisor will provide supervisory coverage and manage the staffing of the Service team to ensure the safety and well-being of children and provide clinical supervision and manage cases in accordance with member First Nations community-based models, Agency policies and Ministry of Child and Youth Services standards and regulations.

Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline deemed appropriate.
At least (3) years experience in working within an Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people. Applicant must have (2) years of front-line service delivery, plus (1) year of supervisory experience.
Expert knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act (CYFSA) , Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines and Policy Directives, Case Management and Supervision requirements particularly in relation to the delivery of Child and Family Services.
Must possess knowledge, respect, and sensitivity of the Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping Anishinabe families strengthen and achieve Mino Bimaadizowin (living the good life) through healthy level of well-being.
Expert knowledge of Anishinabe history and oppression including colonization, government interventions including federal and provincial laws, jurisdictions, policies and effects to Anishinabek.
Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual healing practices.
Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of the Agency including the service delivery model, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to children’s’ services and foster care services.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports regarding First Nation Child and Family Services delivery.
Must be able and willing to work in partnership with First Nations families, Elders, and communities to provide best practice for First Nations children and families.
The ability to speak the Anishinaabe language is a definite asset.
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Candidates must live within service area.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at to review the full job description.

KGCFS offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and an OMERS pension plan.
Please submit your application marked “Confidential - Service Supervisor”. Applications are accepted and in the following order of preference by website, email, or mail at:
Service Supervisor
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
KGCFS is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. About Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services:

On April 1, 2012 Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services transferred the direct service delivery and management of the prevention services inclusive of family and community support services to the First Nations. Each of the First Nations and Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services has a Contribution Agreement outlining the roles and responsibilities of the agency and First Nation in this collaborative partnership inclusive of agency support and training, funding arrangements, service and financial reporting. Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services completed this process as a transition phase to a fully integrated child welfare model in preparation for designation as a child welfare agency, and also to reflect the membership requests in relation to First Nation community based delivery of prevention services.
Kina Gbezhgomi Child And Family Services will honour and support our family’s and community’s inherent authority to care for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs.
Our services ensure children are protected and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.