SUMMARY

The Child Well-being Supervisor will work with the Child Well-Being Manager and Child Well-being Advisor to oversee program and service delivery and the training of all Nigig-Nibi-Ki-Win Gamik child well-being staff involved in this delivery in order to successfully implement the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation’s child wellbeing law, Nigig-Nibi-ki-win, through its agency, Nigig-Nibi-ki-win Gamik.   

The Child Well-being Supervisor will work collaboratively with the Child Well-Being Manager and Child Well-being Advisor to successfully onboard, train and manage staff within the department with respect to the delivery of programs and services either required or made available to Algonquin children, youth and families.

The Supervisor may interactions with other child well-being agencies outside of Nigig Nibi Ki-win’s jurisdiction, levels of governments or government agencies, as well as liaise with other agencies as may be required in the delivery of services to children outside of Algonquin territory. 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Supervision and Training 

·       Under the guidance of the Child Well-Being Manager and Child Well-being Advisor, supervises and assists with training any and all staff engaged in the exercise of jurisdiction under the law and the provision of services to children and families. 

·       Under the guidance of the Child Well-Being Manager and Child Well-being Advisor, supervises and assists with ensuring all staff adhere to procedures and policies related to program operations and delivery of services.

·       Under the guidance of the Child Well-Being Manager, supervises and assists with training any staff functioning as “band representatives” and/or Child Well-Being Workers in relation to proceedings commenced or services delivered by other governments concerning child protection. 

·       Work with the Child Well-Being Manager and Child Well-being Advisor to develop the training process and material (e.g., standards, best practices, etc.) for staff. 

·       Manage staff and work with staff members to resolve personnel issues before escalating to Child Well-Being Manager.  

2.                Program Development 

·       Assists the CWB Manager and CWB Advisor in the development of programs for the delivery of services through Nigig-Nibi-Ki-Win Gamik. 

·       Assists also in the development of processes, systems, and resources to deliver all services contemplated under the law (e.g., wrap-around care).  

3.       On-Call

·         Must be available to respond to emergencies or urgent situations outside of regular working hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

·         Will respond promptly when contacted during an on-call shift.

·         Are capable of diagnosing problems remotely or providing initial troubleshooting assistance over the phone or through email/text.

·         May be required to physically report to a location to address emergencies that cannot be resolved remotely, such as emergency situations.

·         Must maintain clear communication channels with colleagues, supervisors, and clients to ensure that they are informed about the status of ongoing issues and any actions taken to resolve them.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Due to the sensitive nature of personal information and potential interaction with individuals to whom services are being delivered, the Child Well-being Supervisor is required to keep all information confidential. The Child Well-being Supervisor position requires you to sit and stand for various periods of time. The Child Well-being Supervisor position may involve some travel.  

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.     Basic Requirements: 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. 

·       Minimum of three (3) years direct experience working with youth and families in a social service or other related health setting. A minimum of one (1) year with supervisory experience would be considered an asset.

·       Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting would be considered an asset. 

2.     Rated Requirements: 

Knowledge 

·        Indigenous knowledge, in particular, knowledge of Algonquin child and family values, traditions, and practices. 

·        Knowledge of traditional healing practices. 

·        In-depth knowledge of local, regional, and provincial Indigenous and non-Indigenous services. 

·        In-depth knowledge of Child Welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Bill C-92, Jordan’s Principle, PMSS, Customary Care, etc. 

Abilities 

• Coordination and planning of individualized extended wrap-around care. 
• Develop training material for and train staff in the delivery of programs and services. 
• Develop and structure programs and services that can be operationalized and delivered effectively and that remain grounded in the culture, tradition, and practices of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. 
• Develop and maintain professional networks for extension of care. 
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software programs. 

Personal Suitability 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to organize people and manage workflow. 
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts. 
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. 
• Tact, discretion, and a professional level of confidentiality. 
• Self-motivated, reliable, thorough, and proactive. 
• Sensitive to Indigenous culture and values. 

Conditions of Employment 

• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided on application and on request. 

·         Proof of a class "G" driver's license; clear driver's abstract and access to a dependable vehicle. This position requires traveling to respond to child well-being services and supports.

PREFERENCE IN HIRING:

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as Indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified Indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified Indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-Indigenous candidate.

WE OFFER:

·         Competitive Salary

·         Employment benefits & pension plan

·         Paid sick, vacation and special day leave

·         14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@nigignibi.com

Contact Information

Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik Society

1467 Mishomis Inamo,

Pikwakanagan, Ontario

Email: employment@nigignibi.com