Director, Integrated Social Services

About Us
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

What We Offer
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership

Position Purpose:

York Region is committed to building strong caring and safe communities. As we continue to strengthen the Social Assistance Division and expand the Ontario Works program we are seeking an ambitious inclusive leader to serve as the Director Social Assistance Division .
Reporting to the General Manager Social Services within our Community and Health Services Department and working with the Senior Leadership Team within the Social Services Division you will lead the strategic evolution of our social safety net. Your mandate is to bridge the gap between provincial policy transformation and local community impact overseeing a diverse portfolio. You will lead the design and implementation of a modern seamless service delivery model that ensures our programs dont just provide support but actively drive long-term stability and customer success.

Using a collaborative approach to build and lead a high-performing management team you will ensure our community supports are anchored by evidence-based decision-making to meet the changing demands of residents and partners
Were looking for a dynamic strategic and high-caliber leader who is comfortable navigating complex business decisions and articulating social risk and community outcomes to senior executive leadership.
If you are a forward-thinking professional ready to lead our social services program and help shape the future of a caring workforce at one of Canadas Best Employers we want to hear from you.

Qualifications:
Successful completion of a University Degree in Social Science Public/Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years demonstrated experience in the Social Services field including 3 years managerial experience that includes program financial budget administration and human resource management.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g. Ontario Works Act) industry standards issues and communities served.
Experience in community and political engagement and working with all levels of government staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation municipal and Regional government organization and structure industry standards issues and communities served.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in strategic planning change management design process and implementation strategies to optimize both quality and cost-effectiveness of services.
Leadership competencies including operating strategically leveraging diversity and differences customer focused ensuring accountability managing complex problems financial management employing interactive and effective communication fostering collaborative relationships cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose managing and developing talent establishing and maintaining trust displaying self-awareness and demonstrating resiliency.
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications information management systems virtual platforms and digital communication tools.
Demonstrated political acumen discernment and ability to negotiate mediate facilitate and present information to a varied audience.
Ability to interpret analyze and communicate complex issues and terminology in a constantly changing environment.
Intellectual creativity strategic forward thinker and adept listener to manage and lead a large group of professionals and build high performance teams in a multi-stakeholder environment and to look beyond traditional solutions and deliver innovative outcomes.
Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner as required.
Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
Experience presenting to Council
Experience engaging with political representatives