Date Posted: May 24, 2023
Application Deadline: June 07, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

• Community and Social Services

Job Start Date: June 08, 2023
Job End Date: June 30, 2024
Job Location: In Office Position (Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $74,997 to $93,698 (Consistent with/level 21 Government PEI)
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI's Child and Family Services, provides support and prevention services on behalf of the Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nation communities. The Supervisor of Prevention Services is a senior social work management position. This position supervises staff and implements, monitors, and evaluates programs and services. The incumbent recommends amendments and updates to programs and policies and provides direct supervision of staff.

• Supervises and co-ordinates the overall delivery of child and family services including assigning work to staff
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the budget, as it relates to preventive services
• Provides direct supervision of staff
• Consults with the Senior Program Coordinator on policies and procedures, making recommendations for amendments or improvements for program
• Conducts performance evaluations on all employees
• Participates in hiring, professional development, discipline and termination of staff
• Convenes regular meetings of the team
• Represents the program in the community and attends federal/provincial meetings
• Work within a multi-disciplinary framework with other professionals in developing and employing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed services
• Provide guidance and expert advice to team members or other groups on clinical skills
• Submits timely program reports as required by the Senior Program Coordinator of Child & Family Services
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills and a demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with children, youth and families and PEI's child and family services staff
• Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate service needs, program and policies
• Assessment skills and the ability to develop service contracts, and determine services required to meet the needs of the child, youth, and family
• Strong collaborative and consultation skills to work effectively with First Nations/ community representatives, Elders, and community leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement and handle confidential matters
• Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues
• Effective liaison for community agencies, Child Protection staff, First Nation Community, and the First Nation Chiefs and Councils
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and Recommendations, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report, the impact of Residential Schools, and Sixties Scoop
• Excellent working knowledge of the Federal Act, Child Protection Act, Protocol and PEI's policies and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education, Years of Experience:

• Master and/or Bachelor of Social Work. Must be registered with the PEI Social Work Registration Board. 2 years of leadership experience in delivering and managing child welfare services or similar program such as mental health, youth justice or other social work program, preferably in a First Nations community

Other

Successfully pass a Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector. Provide Covid-19 Vaccine Record. Access to a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver Abstract, evidence of a valid PEI Driver License and of Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000. Other duties as required.

 

**The start date for this position is ASAP

How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResume

Company Information

Company Name: Mi'Kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Address: 201 - 8 Stan MacPherson Way

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 0J7

Province/State: Prince Edward Island

Country: Canada

Website: www.mcpei.ca

Company Contact

Contact Person: Elizabeth Shama

Contact Person Job Title: HR Assistant

Telephone: 902-626-2882

Email: apply@mcpei.ca