Manager of Child & Family Services

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency in Canada is seeking a Manager of Child & Family Services. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of social workers, focusing on Guardianship services and compliance with various policies. Applicants should ideally have a social work degree and strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact service delivery and cultural identity maintenance for Indigenous children and families.

Qualifications

• Possess a master's or bachelor's in social work or a comparable degree.
• C4 Delegated or able to obtain delegation under CFCSA.
• Demonstrate high ethical practice with children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in various settings.
• Reflect agency vision and core values in work.
• Strong communication skills and cultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all delegated services focused on Guardianship.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and performance management.
• Guide agency's transition planning for delegation and jurisdiction.
• Build relationships with Band Designates.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure children's cultural identity is maintained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Culturally competent knowledge

Ability to build effective relationships

Education

Master’s or Bachelor of Social Work

Comparable Human Services Degree

Job description

Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child & Family Services is an Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency serving the communities of Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binche Whut’en, and Tl’azt’en Nation. Under the supervision of the Director of Child & Family Services, the Manager of Child & Family Services PG will provide leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary team of delegated social workers, with a focus on Guardianship services, and other support personnel. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic evolution of service levels, including preparation for C6 delegated authority and potential jurisdictional responsibilities under Bill C-92. A full job description is available upon request.

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Wage Grid: $47.71 – $56.77

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide active supervision and oversight of all delegated services with a focus on Guardianship, ensuring full compliance with the CFCSA, AOPSI, MCFD, and NBHCFSS policies and standards.
• Participate and oversee recruitment, hiring, performance management, and retention activities for the Child and Family Services Team acting in accordance with NBHCFSS Policy, Standards, & Terms of Employment.
• Work with Director(s) of Child & Family Services to guide the Agency’s transition planning to higher levels of delegation (C6) and/or Indigenous Jurisdiction under Bill C-92.
• Maintain and take a leadership role in regular and ongoing contact and relationship-building with Band Designates for consultation, updates, reporting, and information gathering.
• Collaborate and build relationships internally with staff, department managers, and consultants and externally with service providers, community partners, Indigenous agencies and partners, contracted agencies, and foster parents.
• Take a leadership role in the involvement of the Indigenous community and ensures the child’s cultural identity is maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s or Bachelor of Social Worker or comparable Human Services Degree; equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• C4 Delegated or eligible to be delegated under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) with ability to obtain and maintain the highest level of delegation held by NBHCFSS.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of ethical practice in relationships with children, youth and families, service providers and other professionals.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, building effective interpersonal relationships.
• Reflect and interpret the Agency Vision, Mission, and Core Values in their work with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Excellent leadership skills include strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Culturally competent in the knowledge of Dakelh territory, people, cultural traditions, and communities served by NBHCFSS.
• Indigenous ancestry is an asset

Applicants must agree to & provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Clearance

Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License & provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract

TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Via email to [e-mail] with the subject line: Manager of Child & Family Services PG

Closing date: Open Until Filled

*Applications will only be accepted through the [e-mail] email address*

*Only those containing a cover letter will be reviewed*

*We thank all applicants for applying in advance; only those selected for an interview will be contacted*