Job Description

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is curr ently in the designation process to become a fully
mandated Child Well-Being Agency to provide P revention and Protect ion Services. We serve the

c ommunities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wausauksing First

Nations.

SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Permanent Ful -time

Reporting to the Manager of Protection, the Services Supervisor - Protection is responsible for directly
supervising Front Line Child Protection Workers. The Services Supervisor is responsible for providing
direction, coaching and clinical supervision to staff on all matters relating to child welfare protection service
delivery while ensuring that their efforts are in alignment with the Agency\'s strategic planning, policies and
procedures as well as the legal framework of the Child and Youth Family Services Act and First Nation
standards of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Honors Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW) degree
• Master of Social Work degree is preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Five (5) years\' direct experience working with children and families involved in child welfare protection.
• Three (3) years\' direct management and administration experience in a child welfare protection or

social service agency Knowledge Requirements

• Persons with relevant education and direct experience working in Child Welfare for a minimum of ten

(10) years may also be considered.

Knowledge Requirements

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

traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

• Knowledge of relevant legislative framework and polices reflecting current child welfare practice.
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Employment

Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant
legislation, design and operation of various service delivery models.

Other Requirements

• Must provide a clear Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector
• Must provide a Class \'G\' Ontario Driver\'s Licence, have access to a vehicle and have the ability to

travel.

• Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
• Must provide a three-year uncertified Driver\'s Abstract

Work Site Location:

• TBD

Ni jaansinaanik 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. Accommodation 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:

Joanne Koehler, Executive Director
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
Email to:

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