 | Professional Employment Opportunity
AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
OFFICE: Keewatino/Yatthe Ghe Family Enhancement Centre
LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba |
Position:
Position: Family Enhancement Supervisor (Communities to be assigned)
One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Director of Family Enhancement, as member of the supervisory team, the Family Enhancement Supervisor coordinates and implements the agency’s preventative child and family services for the assigned units. This includes providing guidance and support to Family Enhancement Workers in a variety of communities. Partnering with the communities that we serve to promote and deliver education and awareness programming on behalf of the agency, in a manner which is culturally appropriate. The Family Enhancement Supervisor contributes to the development and improvement of the Family Enhancement department‘s activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage assigned Family Enhancement staff
- Communicate program direction and provide guidance to Family Enhancement Workers from the assigned units
- Promote best practices in preventative child and family services which advance the cultural and land-based ideals of the northern First Nations
- Compile and deliver regular statistical reports
- Deliver regular reports about the units’ activities to the Director of Family Enhancement
- Liaise with external collaterals on behalf of the agency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), or in progress in combination with relevant experience
- Working knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Standards, and Regulations
- 2+ years of experience in the field of child welfare
- Child welfare supervisory and training experience
- Knowledge of or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred
- Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture
- Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language is considered an asset
Working Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment
- Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information
- Overnight and remote travel approximately 25% of the time
- Background checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
Salary:
Awasis Agency endeavors to be an employer of choice, and offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and an excellent employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
How to Apply:
Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2024-117 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2024-117
701 Thompson Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 2A2
Fax: (204) 778-8428
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
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