Support Work Program Supervisor

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave days and paid sick time

Comprehensive health and dental

On-site parking

Job summary

Shawenim Abinoojii in Winnipeg is seeking a Support Work Program (SWP) Supervisor to oversee the direction of the SWP and supervise all staff. You will provide program leadership, support staff development, and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and knowledge of CFS legislation. This position involves travel to First Nations communities and a commitment to Indigenous perspectives and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field; Bachelor of Social Work preferred.
• Three to five years of supervisor experience.
• Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify staffing needs and collaborate with HR to recruit, hire, and onboard staff.
• Onboard and off board SWP staff in consultation with HR.
• Provide guidance, direction and coaching to staff.
• Provide orientation and training for staff to use program resources and services.
• Manage performance evaluation process and any disciplinary action as required.
• Organize staff meetings and take lead role.
• Manage attendance and accept and authorize timesheets for approval.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain forms & templates.
• Conduct research of comparable programs to determine effective models and strategies for service provision.
• Seek and establish community partnerships to access and build resources.
• Supervisor and plan for program usage of visiting home properties, assess and develop property needs and how they relate to program objectives.
• Develop and implement program evaluation measures.
• Complete program updates monthly for Executive Director.
• Compile monthly statistics for reporting.
• Collaborate with other SAI staff to complete financial aspects of reporting.
• Contribute to Annual Report.
• Develop and deliver presentations on the SWP when required.
• Travel to the First Nations, with possible overnight stay, to attend community events, meetings and career fairs

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Competition #2026-20
Conditions: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Support Work Program Location: 865 Main Street
Closing Date: Open until filled Salary Range: TBD

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit serviceprovider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer comprehensivebenefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challengeyourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-ledservice model.

BENEFITS:

• Personal leave days and paid sick time
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• On-site parking

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Support Work Program (SWP) Supervisor oversees the direction and planning of the Support Work program and directly supervises all Support Work Program Staff.
The Supervisor provides program leadership, supports staff development, oversees program operations, and maintains strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify staffing needs andcollaborate with HR to recruit, hire, and onboard staff.
• Onboard and off board SWP staff in consultation with HR.
• Provide guidance, direction and coaching to staff.l
• Provide orientation and training for staff to use program resources and services.
• Manage performance evaluation process and any disciplinary action as required.
• Organize staff meetings and take lead role.
• Manage attendance and accept and authorize timesheets for approval.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain forms & templates.
• Conduct research of comparable programs to determine effective models and strategies for service provision.
• Seek and establish community partnerships to access and build resources.
• Supervisor and plan for program usage of visiting home properties, assess and develop property needs and how they relate to program objectives.
• Develop and implement program evaluation measures.
• Complete program updates monthly for Executive Director.
• Compile monthly statistics for reporting.
• Collaborate with other SAI staff to complete financial aspects of reporting.
• Contribute to Annual Report.
• Develop and deliver presentations on the SWP when required.
• Travel to the First Nations, with possible overnight stay, to attend community events, meetings and career fairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in arelated field is required; Bachelor of Social Work preferred.
• Completion of Bachelor of Social Work with relevant professional experience in the Social Services field. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of supervisor experience is required.
• Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license, Driver's Abstract and a reliable vehicle.
• Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks as a condition of employment.