Job Description

Island Metis Family & Community Services Society provides a variety of support programs to Metis children and families living in the greater Victoria area. Currently, IMFCSS is accepting employment applications for the following position.

Team Leader Program Manager

(Full-Time Position)

Minimum qualifications,

ALL

of which must be met in order to be considered for the position:

Master's Degree in Social Work or Child & Youth Care; Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care; Bachelor of Arts in a related human services field. Bachelor's Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field or Master's level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field after the completion of an unrelated Bachelor's Degree. Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act (CFSCA) and other legislation relevant to Child protection work. Knowledge must be current, within the last two years. In depth knowledge of culturally rooted, wise child welfare practice and family support principles. Ability to manage and mentor a team of Social Workers and professional staff. Ability to mentor trauma informed practice approaches within a multidisciplinary team. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, delegate and operate effectively in both structured and unstructured environments. Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, and the resultant trauma, child welfare and institutional impacts on Indigenous families, preferably Metis. Knowledge of community support and services available to urban Metis children, youth and families and how to access them. Ability to work collaboratively and from a culturally rooted place with co-workers, knowledge keepers, children and youth and their families, Nations, caregivers, government partners and various agencies within the Metis community. Skilled at mediation with the ability to de-escalate challenging and sometimes volatile situations using both traditional and mainstream approaches. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, record-keeping and management skills. Strong planning skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working within a collaborative team framework. Proficiency in the use of computer software, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook), ability to create statistical reports. A valid Class 5 driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required. Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal record review, police record check and other reference checks.

Experience:

Three to four years recent, and directly related, experience in family and child welfare (depending upon degree), preferably in an Indigenous organization. Must have previous supervisory experience, with preference given to applicants with recent experience (within the last two years).

Benefits:

Vacation: Starting at 20 vacation days a year. Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year. Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension Plan. Medical Services Plan. Optional Extended Health & Dental benefits. Closed all statutory holidays.

Location:

At the office of Island Metis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road, Victoria.
Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the schedule to be set in collaboration with the Team Leader and Executive Director and based on program need. Hourly rate is set at $54.64 per hour

.

In accordance with Section 41 of the Human Rights Act, preference may be given to persons of Metis ancestry. This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants.

A complete can be provided upon request.

Interested people are invited to submit a

cover letter

and

resume as a single document (PDF or Word file)

, clearly outlining how they meet

all

of the above qualifications for this position to:

Paulina Galvan

Island Metis Family & Community Services Society

345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2

Telephone: 250-391-9924

Email: paulinag@metis.ca

This posting is open until the positions are filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $54.64 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Work Location: In person