Director of Prevention Services

Salary: $76,200.00/Annually

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Language: English

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Positions Available: 1

NOC Group: Social Workers (4152)

NOC Job Title: Social Work Supervisor

Expires in 105 days

Expires: 2021-10-31

Posted: 2021-07-16

Last Updated: 2021-07-16

Job Location(s)

2975 Clapperton Avenue

Merritt, British Columbia

V1K 1G2, Canada

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION SERVICES

Status: Full-time | Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week | 8:30 – 4:30 | Monday – Friday

Closing: Open Until Filled

Compensation: Highly competitive salary

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package | Public Service Pension Plan

Location: Merritt, BC

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Prevention Services works closely and collectively with our five bands and communities to prevent children and families’ association with the governmental child welfare system. The Director of Prevention Services leads the Youth Team Leader, Family Enrichment Team Leader, Child Wellness Team Leader, and the Prevention Assistant. The incumbent supports the teams in planning, developing, and delivering holistic, family-based programs and services for children, young people, families, and communities. The Director of Prevention Services is responsible for providing culturally appropriate preventative services and supports under nłeʔkepmx and syilx practice frameworks, enhancing relationships and wellness of children, youth, and families in the Nicola Valley. Emphasis is on the preservation, restoration, and reunification of families.

2975 Clapperton Ave. | Merritt, BC | Tel: (250) 378 – 2771 | Fax: (250) 378 – 2799 | Tel Toll-Free: (877) 378-2773

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, or a field of study relevant to the position duties

 Minimum of five years’ experience working with Indigenous families and communities

 Minimum of three years’ of multi-level leadership experience in a social service setting

 Experience with the financial responsibility of programs and services over 1 million dollars

 Expert knowledge of child-centred and family-based services with a strengths-based approach

 Experience in a Delegated Aboriginal Agency is an asset but not required

Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is a family-centred Delegated Aboriginal Agency, guided by nłeʔkepmx and syilx traditional knowledge and principles. SCFSS utilizes prevention and protection strategies with the collective goal to keep children with their families and communities. SCFSS recognizes historical challenges and is guided by traditional strength and wisdom to build family and community capacity in a monumental shift from protection to prevention.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Knowledge and sensitivity of the historical and systemic impacts of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous families and communities from colonialism, residential school history, the sixties scoop, and association with the child welfare system

 Leadership style is collaborative, cultural, strategic, and innovative

 Comprehensive understanding and utilization of local Indigenous cultural and traditional approaches as a priority over Western methodologies

 Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and other IT platforms for word processing, databases, reports, online communications, and spreadsheets

 Proven record of strong organizational and excellent communication skills, with strengths in public speaking, facilitation, and written communications

 Capable of multitasking with the ability to meet tight deadlines, with accuracy in detailed work

 Ability to work independently and collaboratively under minimal supervision

 Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of nłeʔkepmx and syilx cultures

How to Apply

Expiring: Oct 31, 2021

Phone: 2503159642

Email: [email protected]