Executive Director

Our client Secw pemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a culturally focused organization dedicated to providing family support and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous families in the sevenmember band communities and Indigenous families in the Kamloops urban area. SCFSA applies a Signs of Safety framework to approach child protection casework with an innovative and strengthsbased approach.

Rooted in cultural practice SCFSA strives to assist in maintaining children s connection to family culture and community while delivering effective and efficient services. Established in 1999 with the agreement of the Secw pemc Nation Chiefs SCFSA is a fully delegated organization supported by collaborative work and funding from both the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Indigenous Services Canada. Guided

by Secw pemc values the agency works in partnership with Secw pemc communities to deliver family services that strengthen families and uphold Secw pemc laws.

They are seeking a fulltime Executive Director Child and Family Services/Child Protection to join them in their Kamloops BC office and lead the organization and diverse team in supporting a positive and inclusive culture with open communication and cooperative relationships. Reporting to the Board of Directors The Executive Director will be responsible for the successful leadership and general management of the Agency according to the organization s vision objectives and strategic direction set by the Board.

The Executive Director of SCFSA will engage with the 7member communities to ensure that their services align with their community s needs and values. The Executive Director will be a valuesdriven leader and skilled in developing and executing organizational strategies and associated operational plans.

A mountain top view of the Executive Director s responsibilities:

• Participate with the Board of Directors in annually reviewing SCFSA s mission vision and strategic plan while ensuring that programs and services offered are consistent with the Agencys overall mission and reflect the priorities of the Board and approved strategic planning;
  
• In conjunction with the Board of Directors set and communicate a clear vision for the future of the Agency and establish strategy development ensuring alignment between the Board advisory groups community needs and internal leadership ;
  
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local provincial and national organizations; ensure that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives;
  
• Provide leadership and daytoday oversight organizationally with a primary responsibility to support the 7member communities and the executive management team to ensure effective and efficient organizational and administrative strategy and structure;
  
• Ensure operational compliance from a labour standard perspective worker s compensation human rights and safety;
  
• Oversee the Agency s Leadership team; creating clarity around job roles reporting relationships ensuring that policies and procedures are maintained and communicated on an ongoing basis to ensure they represent inclusivity and are reflective of the Agency s Mission and Values;
  
• Work with the leadership team to collaborate and respond to the diverse needs of their 7member communities conduct needs assessments identify gaps and plan clientfocused programs while ensuring the delivery of the most appropriate prevention services.
  
  

River s edge view of the Executive Directors responsibilities:

• Ensure sound management of the agency s resources including financial controls risk management and good governance practices; promote effective utilization of human material and financial resources for optimum service delivery with an emphasis on outcomes effectiveness and quality service while creating a culture of excellence that reflects the values of the organization;
  
• Oversee the annual budget planning with the senior management team while also managing departmental budgets funding proposals and reporting;
  
• Research and develop project plans prepare proposals and secure funding resources for projects increasing the operating revenues of the Agency while ensuring reports are completed accurately and on time;
  
• Lead the implementation of strengthbased culturally rooted practice to enhance the wellness of families and communities;
  
• Oversee current programs and departments to ensure that leaders are equipped to manage their teams and their human resources as well as implement new programs and measure goal achievement;
  
• Provide oversight and support to the leadership team to adhere to all legislation policies procedures values and achieve their goals within their teams;
  
• Take an active role in developing and mentoring staff for more senior positions to ensure the succession of key positions;
  
• Ensure that programs such as onboarding recruitment retention management and development are carried out with excellence and are in compliance with all laws and regulations;
  
• Collaborating with various organizations and external resources for joint special projects and enhanced services;
  
• Enhance organizational profile through PR networking and advocacy.
  

Requirements

To qualify a Master s Degree in Social Work or a related field is required as well as a minimum of 5 years of current experience in Child and Family Services/Child Protection with 35 years of progressively responsible program management experience in the First Nations Social Service.

To succeed in this role the following skills will be required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation including child protection labor privacy and human rights (Act Respecting First Nations Inuit Metis Youth and Families Child and Family and Community Services Act and more);
  
• Delegated or the ability to become delegated;
  
• Understanding of the challenges and historical trauma that has disrupted the traditional family and community way of life;
  
• Proficiency in various computer programs for effective communication and data management;
  
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships;
  
• Collaborative skills for goalsetting budgeting and funding proposals with leadership teams;
  
• Strong negotiation abilities informed about Federal and Provincial initiatives in relation to First Nation Agencies;
  
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and volunteer board interactions;
  
• Ability to recognize and respect all cultural diversity and a knowledge of Indigenous history language traditions and cultures;
  
• Excellent leadership teambuilding and organizational skills;
  
• Adaptability selfstarter mindset and effective problemsolving skills;
  
• Proficiency in data analysis and datadriven decisionmaking;
  
• Willingness to travel to other related organization locations as needed;
  

Benefits

This exciting opportunity comes with a competitive salary range of $137000 $157000 (negotiable based on skills and experience) along with some fantastic benefits including:

• Extended Health 100% all benefits paid;
  
• Dental (coverage includes 100% Basic/80% Major/55% Ortho);
  
• Along with your paid vacation and sick days paid personal leave and paid spiritual leave;
  
• Life insurance and longterm disability;
  
• Employee Assistance Confidential support service;
  
• Engagement in community events.