Director of Care

Position: Director of Care - Competition #2026-16

Conditions: Full-Time Permanent

Department: Human Resources

Location: 865 Main Street

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: TBD depending on experience and education

ShawenimAbinoojii is a non-profitservice provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offercomprehensive benefits a rewarding work environment and opportunities tochallenge yourself apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-ledservice model.

BENEFITS:

ü Competitivesalary

ü Personalleave days and paid sick time

ü Employer-matchedPension plan

ü Comprehensivehealth and dental benefits package

ü On-siteparking

ü Paidprofessional development

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Director ofCare is responsible for the overall management and supervision of ShawenimAbinoojiis (SAIs) Northern Southern and Sacred Care Programs. The Director of Care is part of the seniormanagement team and is responsible for program development and implementation.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the planningimplementation and evaluation of the Care Programs and services.

Ensure the programs andservices offered by the organization contribute to the organizations missionand reflect the priorities and strategic objectives of SAI.

Conduct ongoing programdevelopment that meets and/or exceeds Provincial Foster Care LicensingStandards and/or the standards set out by First Nations with respect to FosterCare services.

Development of unique andrequired Foster Care Resources that respond to the needs of the children andfamilies of the Southeast First Nations (Bloodvein Hollow Water BrokenheadOjibway Nation Berens River Poplar River Pauingassi Little Grand Rapids andBlack River).

Maintain awareness ofresearch and reports related to Foster Care Services and strategize proactiveimplementation of appropriate recommendations.

Provide direction andsupport to the Southern Care Northern Care and Sacred Care ProgramSupervisors.

Approve House Parentapplicants for all Care Programs.

Assess and monitor qualityof service provisions and ensure efficiencies of the program.

Track and monitorstatistics of program effectiveness for reporting purposes.

Monitor the financialguidelines for all Care Programs.

Maintain consistent andconcise communication with the Executive Director through monthly and annualreports.

Participate in operationalplanning and decision-making processes alongside SAI Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW or BSW and 5 years of related experience in the field.
• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge in the area of Addiction and Trauma.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and create workplans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and supporting a strong efficient and respectful team-based approach to service delivery.
• Understanding of Community living in the Southeast region.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office word processing (MS Word) Spreadsheets (Excel) E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.
• Excellent communication organization problem solving and team skills.
• Must have a valid class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle and acceptable Drivers Abstract are a condition of employment.
• Must have clear Criminal Record (vulnerable Sector Check) Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior contact Check.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabe preferred.

Please visit ourcareers page to view our current opportunities and to submit your applicationdirectly:

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You are also welcome to apply to ordrop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FORAN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNALCANDIDATES SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRSTNATIONS INUIT OR METIS).

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