Job Description

The Agency currently has a permanent full-time Associate Director position available.

The Associate Director will work in collaboration with the Executive team to provide overall leadership in the Service
Departments to ensure that children requiring protection receive services which alleviate risk of harm, and that children
in need of alternate care receive residential care which provides for the child\'s security and promotes healthy
development. This position will play a key role in framing the strategic plan to ensure alignment with the mission and
vision of the Agency and will be responsible for compliance with all applicable legislation.

Family & Children\'s Services is committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage
applications from Indigenous people, women, LGBTQIA+ people, people of colour, and people with disabilities to ensure
we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Please submit your application and self-identify in your cover letter.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and monitors day to day service to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Evaluates service initiatives using data and metrics.
• Builds and maintains a vision-oriented organization.
• Promotes a positive internal working within the team and the agency as a whole.
• Provides overall leadership in the planning of all agency services and in the determination of service policy.
• Promotes a positive relationship between the community and the agency, which supports and assists in the

achievement of the agency\'s vision and mission.

• Provide direct supervision to Service Directors, Senior Legal Counsel, and other senior leaders, as determined.
• Demonstrates leadership by being a positive collaborator within and external to the Agency, actively

participating on internal and external committees.

• Contributes to the recruitment and selection of staff who meet established qualifications and who demonstrate

an affinity for the vision and mission of the Agency.

• Acts as the back-up to the Executive Director
• Works collaboratively across organizational boundaries and reporting structures to define performance

objectives to achieve the mission.

• Acts as a change leader, supporting a climate of innovation and ensuring appropriate change management and

communication is occurring.

• Ensures consistency of approach and quality and builds capacity within the organization.
• Builds a collective equity vision based upon consultation with and learning from Indigenous communities and

marginalized groups.

• Works in partnership with the Research & Quality Improvement Director in the creation planning and execution

of all service-related initiatives.

• Works in collaboration with the Family Centre Manager, Family Centre partners and the Foundation in

the early intervention and prevention of child abuse.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• M.S.W or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years\' experience in a senior level management position in a child protection agency.
• Broad based clinical experience in different service functions within child protection.
• Proven leadership at an executive level.
• Outstanding communication and people skills.
• Understanding of change management principles and demonstrated success in executing change management

strategies.

• LEAN and Kaizen certification desired, but not required.
• Highly developed analytical skills: an ability to be detailed oriented and able to think strategically.
• Demonstrated experience in business transformation, including continuous improvement and process change

implementation.

• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of anti- oppression, equity, and inclusion.

Salary Range:
$116,425.26 - $146,947.43 (plus a 5% responsibility allowance)
Management & Excluded Grade 17
Application Process
Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a resume to later than
4:00pm on July 7, 2023, quoting posting #022-2023.

Interested external applicants are invited to submit a resume t no later than 4:00 pm on July
7, 2023, quoting posting #022-2023.

Accommodation at Family & Children\'s Services of the Waterloo Region
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be
provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for
the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 519-576-1329.
Human Resources will work with the applicant and the interview committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate
accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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