Direct Services Supervisor – Intake (Indigenous Communities)

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services seeks a Direct Services Supervisor to lead a team, supervise unit staff, and direct operations while overseeing services in the community. The role emphasizes applying the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to guide all work.

Strong leadership, confidentiality, and cultural awareness are essential, with preference for Indigenous heritage or strong understanding of Indigenous communities. A valid driver's license is required and remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Leadership, supervisory responsibilities and confidentiality expectations.
• Experience in child welfare or related field preferred.
• Understanding of Indigenous culture and geographic realities.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of staff and supervise unit personnel.
• Direct unit operations and oversee community services.
• Apply the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to guide work.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Confidentiality

Verbal/written comms

Organizational skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Driver's license

Ojibway/Oji-Cree language

Education

Social services training

Child welfare training program

Authorized child protection worker

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services seeks a Direct Services Supervisor to lead a team, supervise unit staff, and direct operations while overseeing services in the community. The role emphasizes applying the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to guide all work.

Strong leadership, confidentiality, and cultural awareness are essential, with preference for Indigenous heritage or strong understanding of Indigenous communities. A valid driver's license is required and remote work is not available.