Job Description

The Role: The Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq Confederacy of PEI\xe2\x80\x99s Child and Family Services, provides support and prevention services on behalf of the Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nation communities. The Supervisor of Prevention Services is a senior social work management position. This position supervises staff and implements, monitors, and evaluates programs and services. The incumbent recommends amendments and updates to programs and policies and provides direct supervision of staff. Qualifications: Education, Years of Experience:

• Master and/or Bachelor of Social Work
• Must be registered with the PEI Social Work Registration Board
• 2 years of leadership experience in delivering and managing child welfare services or similar program such as mental health, youth justice or other social work program, preferably in a First Nations community

Skills/Competencies:

• Supervises and co-ordinates the overall delivery of child and family services including assigning work to staff
• Assists in the planning and preparation of the budget, as it relates to preventive services
• Provides direct supervision of staff
• Consults with the Senior Program Coordinator on policies and procedures, making recommendations for amendments or improvements for program
• Conducts performance evaluations on all employees
• Participates in hiring, professional development, discipline and termination of staff
• Convenes regular meetings of the team
• Represents the program in the community and attends federal/provincial meetings
• Work within a multi-disciplinary framework with other professionals in developing and employing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed services
• Provide guidance and expert advice to team members or other groups on clinical skills
• Submits timely program reports as required by the Senior Program Coordinator of Child & Family Services
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills and a demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with children, youth and families and PEI\'s child and family services staff
• Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate service needs, program and policies
• Assessment skills and the ability to develop service contracts, and determine services required to meet the needs of the child, youth, and family
• Strong collaborative and consultation skills to work effectively with First Nations/ community representatives, Elders, and community leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement and handle confidential matters
• Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues
• Effective liaison for community agencies, Child Protection staff, First Nation Community, and the First Nation Chiefs and Councils
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and Recommendations, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report, the impact of Residential Schools, and Sixties Scoop
• Excellent working knowledge of the Federal Act, Child Protection Act, Protocol and PEI\'s policies and procedures

Other:

• Successfully pass a Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector
• Provide Covid-19 Vaccine Record
• Access to a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract, evidence of a valid PEI Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and of Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000
• Other duties as required

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $74,997.00-$93,698.00 per year Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-01