Job Description

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency
that provides Prevention and Protection, Chil

d and Family services t
hat reflect values, beliefs and

principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae,

Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations.

CULTURAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
C ONTRACT - FULL-TIME - 15 MONTHS
Under the direction of the Manager of Cultural Services, the Cultural Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing
the Cultural Program staff in day-to-day activities, providing education and training to Agency staff, member
communities, and external partners regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives on individual, family,
and community life. The Cultural Services Supervisor provides training to staff and develops client assessments and
plans that adequately and appropriately incorporate cultural aspects into service delivery.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Front Line Support and Supervision: Supervise and oversee the day-to-day operations of the cultural service team by
providing leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and regular evaluation.

• Ensure the development of positive cultural services for children, families, and communities served
• Assess, plan, and evaluate all cultural programs
• Plan, organize, make decisions for, and monitor all cultural activities to ensure consistency with the Agency\'s

vision and mission

• Provide monthly supervision with staff
• Provide orientation and culturally based training is staff to assure they acquire the appropriate knowledge and

skil s to perform the functions of their positions

Leadership in Cultural Services: Create a work environment that supports the achievement of the Agency\'s vision and
mission and promotes excel ence in direct practice.

• Develop a supportive and caring work environment to encourage staff to be engaged, involved, and invested in

their work

• Demonstrate effective leadership to enhance staff performance in the successful achievement of Agency and

Service objectives

• Organize and assist the Cultural Manager in conducting regular meetings to enhance planning, monitoring,

problem-solving, education, transfer of learning, and Service and Agency development

Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Social Work or Native Studies degree preferred
• Wil ing to consider a college diploma in Social Services or Native Studies
• Three (3) years experience in a social services organization developing and delivering cultural programs and

services; Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations, and communities

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Ni jaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
• Respect for, sensitivity towards as wel as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions, and

the Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in responding to child welfare

Other Requirements

• Must be wil ing to provide own vehicle for use on the job, and have the ability to travel, and a Class \'G\' Ontario

Driver\'s License

• Must provide a clear Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector
• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide an acceptable three-year uncertified Driver\'s Abstract

Work Site Location:

• North Bay - Couchie Office

Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for
candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work
related references to:

Bonnie Reid, Director of Human Resources
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
Email to:

The application deadline is: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Preference wil be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.
We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview wil be contacted.

Ontario Association of Children\'s Aid Societies