Supervisor – Jordan’s Principle Navigator

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services; Tipton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Child and Family Services seeks a Jordan’s Principle Program Supervisor to lead the Jordan’s Principle Support Services. The role oversees operations, supervises staff, and ensures services align with Jordan’s Principle and community standards.

Reporting to the Director of Child and Family Services, you will advocate for children and youth, maintain records, ensure confidentiality, and coordinate service planning from intake to discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or post-secondary diploma in social services or related field.
• 4 years direct work experience in senior administration and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Jordan’s Principle Support Services Program.
• Manage operations within the Jordan’s Principle department and supervise all activities.
• Ensure service coordination from intake through discharge based on Jordan’s Principle, policy and procedures.
• Manage and supervise the Jordan’s Principle Service Navigators, including staffing needs, evaluation, and succession planning.
• Advocate for children and youth’s needs and rights within the community.
• Ensure compliance with community protocols, bylaws, and Jordan’s Principle policies.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, casenotes, plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of program documents and records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training in child welfare and family preservation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy

Staff supervision

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Social Services

Job description

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Jordan’s Principle Program Supervisor. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong’s Gchi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong’s Children’s Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure the services are culturally appropriate to support the community’s children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The Jordan’s Principle Program Supervisor will report to the Director of Child and Family Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the Jordan’s Principle Support Services Program.
• Manage operations within the Jordan’s Principle department, and as such is responsible for supervising all activities.
• Ensure that service coordination and service flow processes from intake, ongoing service planning and discharge is completed based on Jordan’s Principle, policy and procedures.
• Management and supervision of the Jordan’s Principle Service Navigators, this includes identifying personnel needs, service gaps, hiring procedures, on-going evaluation, discipline, and succession planning.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of children and youth within the community ensuring their voices are heard and their well-being is prioritized.
• Ensure compliance with community protocols, bylaws, and Jordan’s Principle policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions, casenotes, case plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay informed about best practices in child welfare and family preservation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree and/or Post-Secondary Diploma in Social Services or related field with 4 years direct work experience in senior administration and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s programs and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate for children and family’s needs.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with various office systems and proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.

Salary: $93,897.00 (Grade 9, Step 1)

Posting: November 9, 2026

Location: In-office Wiikwemkoong

Closing Date: November 30, 2026