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Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of NBDS shall oversee the delivery of culturally safe, trauma informed, clinical case management to thirteen (13) First Nation communities in the Treaty #3 territory. This position includes administering all aspects of the programs and services as determined by funders, communities and the Strategic Plan and policies and procedures of KCA. The Director will work within the senior management team at Kenora Chiefs Advisory to deliver and continually enhance services offered to our Communities. The Director will work within the senior management team at Kenora Chiefs Advisory to help deliver, evaluate, and enhance the services offered to the relevant communities.
Position Title: Director of Niigaaning BiimaadiziwinChild and Youth Developmental Services
Department: Child and Youth Developmental Services
Term: Full time
Location: 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor, Kenora, Ontario
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Staffing
- Direct supervision of NBDS Managers including ongoing coaching, developing, managing, mentoring, leading and evaluating performance
- Ensure timely and effective recruitment and selection of staff, supporting management as needed
- Monitor and support professional development for Managers and staff
- Support managers in staff assignment and distribution to best meet the needs of all communities served
- Provide guidance and direction to Mangers with respect to complex client matters
Liaison/Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders and stakeholders, and with partnering organizations
- Develop and maintain an awareness of the needs of each community
- Work and meet with funders
Clinical Services (direct and indirect)
- Ensure effective clinical standards and procedures for clinical recordings, file management and file safety
- Ensure bi-cultural best practices are delivered by staff
- Set the parameters for best practice in the delivery of services
- Monitor service quality to clients and make changes as necessary
- Provide clinical supervision to staff when required
Monitoring, Research and Evaluation
- Ensure strong processes for data collection as required by communities and/or funders
- Develop and maintain program planning and evaluation processes
- Collect and monitor service delivery data to support clinical and staffing decisions
Budget
- Monitor the expenditure of the budgets in conjunction with the Director of Finance
- Ensure all reports and data collected are accurate and submitted in a timely manner, as per funding agreement
- Seek and advocate for additional funding as necessary
Qualifications:
- Experience in managing and leading staff
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with others
- Experience and strengths in leading a multidisciplinary team
- Experience and familiarity working in First Nations communities
- Experience in working with children and youth, and families
- Experience working with and knowledge of Indian Residential School Survivors
- Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language and experience in working in First Nation communities
Education:
- Post secondary education in human sciences field
- Eligible for membership (with professional designation)
Position Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Willing to travel (when required) to all Treaty #3 First Nation communities
- Current satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search
- Understanding of the language of the Anishinaabe language (Ojibway) is an asset
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Why Join Us?
We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the
best experience for our clients and within KCA. Discover What’s Possible!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to:
Human Resources Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
P.O. Box 349, 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor
Kenora, ON P9N 3X4
Fax: 807-467-2656
Email: resume@kenorachiefs.org
Closing date: January 6, 2025
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note
Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, Sage and cedar may occur within the workplace.