6 Month Term - Prevention Program Supervisor

Position Summary:

The incumbent will manage and supervise Sandy Bay Child & Family Services Inc. prevention program. The incumbent will work as a liaison between Sandy Bay Child and Family Services Inc., the community resources, and the Cultural Services Coordinator to arrive at program development and implementation.

Some Duties will include:

• Develop a program work plan and budget for quarterly implementation with the team.
• Develop and implement prevention programs in accordance with the work plan.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with the prevention team.
• Oversee social media activities for prevention programs.
• Coordinate with the Cultural Services Coordinator to identify additional program needs and revise the prevention work plan as required.
• Oversee the scheduling, organization, facilitation and coordination of programs with prevention staff.
• Assist in administering the operating budget and maintaining inventory and budgetary controls:
  • Train prevention employees on budgeting, reporting and documentation for past and planned prevention programs.
• Coordinate with the Cultural Team, Operations and PMSS to maintain and complete the Indigenous Services of Canada (ISC) report.
• Establish work priorities and procedures and ensure that deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
• Arrange monthly meetings with the Executive Director, Comptroller-Prevention and Cultural Services Supervisor to present monthly reports for discussion and to support program approval, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with community resources to deliver services. Attend and participate in community meetings relevant to prevention services.
• Coordinate supports with Post Majority Support Services and front-line services.
• May assist youth and parents in accessing existing community resources and or applications as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• S.W., B.A., or Child & Family Services Diploma from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute.
• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 Diploma from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in Child Services as a Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel. 
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Knowledge and respect of First Nations traditional culture and traditional philosophy.
• The ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language would be an asset.  

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit candidates meeting the position requirements. All indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter.