Supervisor

COMPETITION #                         2025-002

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         42201

POSITION TYPE                           PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Director of Post Majority, the Supervisor assumes a leadership role dedicated to strengthening client services and developing effective staff to work in teams in the areas of; program and service co-ordination, reporting, operational planning, and community liaison services for the Southeast First Nation communities. While the position is Winnipeg-based, the successful candidate will travel to Southeast First Nation communities and rural areas as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees daily operations of the program and case management process within the Unit by providing staff with consultation, direction, and monitors daily/weekly/monthly progress of both clients and staff.
• Supervises and supports Perinatal and SYA workers, fostering a team culture of accountability and effectiveness.
• Ensures that staff adhere to key deadlines and responsibilities for both internal and external departments and resources.
• Establishes an understanding of Southeast First Nation community values, strengths, and concerns; works collaboratively with other community services and collaterals to achieve program and service objectives.
• Contributes to service delivery improvement plans; actively participates in developing new services or approaches while actively collaborating with the Southeast First Nation communities.
• Provide operational support for the administrative transfer of post majority services to the Southeast First Nations, ensuring a smooth transition and sustainable program success.
• Engages with Human Resources in the recruitment and selection process; maintains and upgrades staff competencies through professional development and training opportunities; provides guidance for Agency policies to be adhered to.
• Assists in determining eligibility for services provided by Post Majority.
• Assists in recruiting Southeast First Nation young adults who qualify for services, both city and rural.
• Travelling to designated Southeast First Nation communities and rural areas as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in frontline child welfare (supervisory experience is considered an asset).
• Demonstrated experience, working knowledge of, and familiarity with:
  • Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment;
  • The Child and Family Services Act; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization;
  • Mentoring and advising staff with challenging caseloads; de-escalating conflict while providing resolution; and, gaining the cooperation of others in a rapidly changing environment;
  • Crisis intervention; supporting young adults and young families; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate services;
  • Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources;
  • The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on Post Majority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with CFSIS and IM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with regard to documentation and report-writing).
• Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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