Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.
Description
JOB TITLE SOUTHERN CARE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
COMPETITION # 2025-36
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Supervision of SCP staff including Case Managers, Caregivers, Support & Respite Workers, providing
- coaching, mentorship and ensuring accountability.
- Liaise with SECFS Alternate Care Department & CFS Units to maintain effective communication.
- Participate in the Caregiver recruitment process.
- Manage placement process:
- Ensure placement availability is communicated to referring agency,
- Receive referrals (in depth social history and relevant assessments, review and match with
- potential Caregiver, discuss needs and confirm placement suitability and preparedness,
- Coordinate intakes with SECFS worker, SAI Caregiver and supports,
- Schedule pre-placement visitation when applicable,
- Confirm placement date(s) and communicate details to appropriate departments.
- Deliver performance evaluations and address any issues resulting from review.
- Receive complaints and concerns; respond in a timely manner in collaboration with Case Managers.
- Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution process as required.
- Review, approve and track Incident Reports and Monthly Reports.
- Ensure Outcomes, Assessments, and Service Plans are current and up to date.
- Review and authorize reimbursements and claims for Caregivers, and timesheets for support staff.
- Facilitate monthly Caregiver meetings to foster a sense of community and connectedness, focusing on
- program objectives.
- Participate in on-going program development.
- Ensure monthly statistics are accurate and up-to-date.
- Ensure Caregiver application packages, home studies, addendums and annual foster home license reviews are completed as required.
- Coordinate professional development for Caregivers, SCP team, and Respite Workers.
- Travel to community as operationally required and directed by the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work with directly related experience, required.
- Minimum three years direct supervisory/management experience, required.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation, required.
- Possess a strong knowledge of the First Nations cultures and systemic issues affecting our children,
- families, and communities; cultural awareness and/or sensitivity training required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture, and traditional
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment with a high attention to detail.
- Program facilitation skills and experience, required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate in Anishinaabe is preferred.
- Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract annually
- Must provide current clear Child Abuse and Adult Registry Checks, Criminal Record Check (including
- Vulnerable Sector Search), agree to Prior Contact Check as a condition of employment; all background checks provided every two years or as requested.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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