Job Description
As a member of the Southern First Nations Network of Care (SFNNC), the Alternative Care and Resource Development Manager will provide dynamic leadership, exercise good judgment, exercise good organizational skills and be a team leader. The Manager will ensure that the legislative amendments is reflected in the program objectives and act as a direct resource and liaison for our Agencies and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directs and manages Foster Care/Resource program and staff.
- Responsible for ensuring on-going new program development and program implementation.
- Defines program scope, goals and deliverables that support the Network vision in collaboration with the Southern Agencies.
- Explores and identifies the potential to maximize the assessment, placement, and licensing resources as per the legislative amendments.
- Gathers information from partners to assess and determine appropriate response for sharing information across systems.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with key collaterals.
- Liaises with Southern Agencies on an ongoing basis.
- Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary to Human Resource to determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants on an annual basis and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary.
- Provides status reports, analyzes results and troubleshoots problem areas to the Chief Executive Officer
- Assists Agencies with the development of kinship/customary and specialized foster care arrangements as needed.
- Supports agency compliance with placement standards.
Qualifications:
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- Must have BSW, at minimum five years child welfare and foster care experience and a minimum 3 years in a management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Knowledge of kinship, customary care, and specialized placements.
- Must have a knowledge of the process required to complete Home Studies and proposals for the development of Specialized Homes.
- A comprehensive understanding of Child Welfare legislation, relevant Standards and Regulations and AJI-CWI.
- Knowledge of the resources that are currently available in Manitoba that support a continuum of services to families.
- Knowledgeable about what the current needs are for children and families involved in the child and family services system in Manitoba.
- Knowledge about the need to develop culturally appropriate resources.
- Previous experience in the development and maintenance of budgets.
- Effective and professional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience and familiarity with Microsoft software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional organizational skills to optimize client and collateral staff needs.
- Detail oriented.
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment and manage deadlines.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Must have demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and traditions.
Other Requirements:
- Must Provide Criminal Record Check.
- All successful candidates must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- A valid Class 5 MB Driver’s License must have access to a reliable vehicle for business travel.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, July 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three work related references to:
Human Resources - Southern First Nations Network of Care
Preference will be given to qualified First Nation candidates.
Please self-identify as First Nations in your cover letter.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $68,390.00-$94,660.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- child welfare: 5 years (preferred)
- management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-07-28
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