Prevention Supervisor - WWHO

Job Summary:

The Prevention Supervisor in Child and Family Services plays a pivotal role in overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of preventative programs and services designed to support at-risk families and prevent child abuse and neglect. This position is responsible for supervising a team of prevention staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, coordinating with community partners, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

·        Oversees the day-to-day operation of the unit including the supervision of all Prevention Service Workers assigned within the team.

·        Ensures an initial plan including goals of service, time frames and review dates are documented and on file. This must be completed within thirty (30) days of case assignment.

·        Provides regular coaching, supervision and direction on all cases.

·        Completes case management forms and places in case management binder.

·        Reviews and screens special rate requests before submitting them to the agency Special Rate Committee.

·        Ensures Family Service Workers adhere to Provincial standards of monthly CIC face to face contacts and required forms are completed and entered on CFSIS in a timely basis (where

required).

·        Ensures quarterly reviews (90) day reviews are completed and placed on file.

·        Maintains and updates monthly Supervision on CFSIS and attaches hard copies as required.

·        Reviews case management binder monthly to ensure actions, plans, visits and file recordings are completed.

·        Ensures all services provided are in compliance with Provincial standards, regulations and the Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba.

·        Ensures all the services provided reflect the values, traditions and customs of Waywayseecappo First Nation.

·        All Supervisors must perform On-Call duties consisting of a 7 day rotation.

·        Serve as liaison for the Executive Director internally and externally with agency staff, the Board of Directors, the Authority, and collaterals.

·        Oversee the agency's day-to-day operations, including (but not limited to) inventory control, ordering supplies, coordinating with trades for repairs, etc.

·        Other Prevention Supervisor duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        BSW degree preferred; or Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences acceptable. Other acceptable combinations of education and related experience may be considered.

·        Minimum five (5) years of experience working directly in the child welfare profession.

·        Minimum three (3) years of direct Supervisory experience within Child Welfare.

·        Must have extensive experience in program development with proven ability in implementation.

·        Have a working knowledge of Child Maintenance Guidelines. (SRC requests and IRAP Requests).

·        Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills.

·        Strong analytical, assessment, problem solving and treatment planning skills.

·        Able to utilize and navigate the Provincial CFSIS system

·        Ability to travel and occasionally within Canada.

Knowledge Requirements

·       Respect for, sensitivity towards, knowledge and understanding of Ojibway culture, traditions and teachings.

·       Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare.

·       Knowledge of all relevant legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation design and operation of various service delivery models.

Special Skills

·       Strong professional ethics.

·       Excellent organizational, administrative and planning skills.

·       Excellent research skills.

·       Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

·       Excellent analytical skills.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Excellent time management skills.

·       Excellent computer skills with MS Office and CFSIS

·       Proven ability to develop, lead and work within a senior-level team environment.

·       Ability to build consensus.

·       Ability to meet deadlines and work flexible hours.

·       Ability to adapt to and manage change.

·       Proven ability to work with First Nation people and communities.

·       Ability and willingness to support both traditional and contemporary healing practices.

·       Commitment to understanding and supporting the Waywayseecappo CFS service delivery model and organizational and service policies.

·       Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

·       The ability to understand and speak Ojibway is a definite asset.

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We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. 

All Hiring is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check. 

The ability to speak Ojibwe is considered a definite asset. Preference will be given to Indigenous people, and applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter and describe how they meet the above qualifications. This position requires a valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. 

We offer: Competitive salaries, Paid time away program, Free parking, Excellent benefits package, Pension & opportunity for growth!

Please forward your resume/cover letter and three (3) references to: 

Attention: Human Resources, Waywayseecappo First Nation Child & Family Services
Email: Hr@w-cfs.ca

Job postings will be open until the position is filled.