ANISHINABEK NATION

“To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation and to preserve

 Anishinaabe Bimaadziwin while advancing our goal of Nationhood.”

Employment Opportunity

Social Services Manager

LOCATION: Nipissing First Nation Head Office

Full Time Position with Benefits

 (after successfully completing 3 months of employment)

Salary Range: $73,897.10 to $83,750.04

Reporting to and receiving direction from the Director of Social Development and Koganaawsawin, the Social Services Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Social Development Department. The Social Services Manager will provide leadership and administrative direction to Social Development Department/Koganaawsawin staff, and support the Director with the development and implementation of an Anishinabek Nation Social Development Department and Koganaawsawin strategic plan. The focus of the work of the Social Services Manager is rooted in child, youth, and family well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Social Work or related discipline, or a combination of post-secondary education in a related sector with experience in a management position;
Minimum five years’ experience managing staff in a dynamic setting;
Demonstrate an understanding of First Nation community and social issues;
Knowledge of the 39 member First Nations socially focused programs, agencies and practices, will be considered an asset;
Working knowledge of government policies, programs, services and procedures at the Federal and Provincial level;
Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin or willingness to learn is an asset;
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; and
Valid Ontario driver’s license and be insurable.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to assign tasks and to ensure successful completion of same;
Ability to work with tact and discretion; high level public relations skills and good project management skills;
Ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member;
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills;
Exhibit professional attitudes and behavior;
Ability to facilitate professional discussion;
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction;
Ability to apply good analytical, organizational and strategic skills across many situations; and
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop annual workplans with staff, and monitoring the implementation of workplans and activities to ensure alignment with the vision and mission of the department;
Managing and overseeing Social Development/Koganaawsawin staff and attendance to ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures;
Monitoring and evaluating the development of Koganaawsawin to ensure it is culturally-based and is reflective of First Nation’s needs;
Working with the Director and Social Finance Coordinator to manage budgets and ensure timely reporting of activities and deliverables;
Providing written reports to the Anishinabek Nation Child Well­-Being Working Group, and Anishinabek Nation leadership and community stakeholders on activities of Koganaawsawin and the Social Development Department;
Sourcing professional development opportunities for staff to maintain competencies;
Responsible for providing direction, mentoring and supervision of staff;
Support healthy collaboration between staff within a multi-disciplinary team;
Coordinating daily schedules and activities to support efficient operations;
Conducting annual evaluations for direct reports; and
Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Cover Letter;
Resume;
Three employment references;
Identify whether the applicant has been previously employed by the Anishinabek Nation (formerly Union of Ontario Indians). Note that the organization will conduct a reference check with the previous employee’s immediate supervisor;
Identify whether the applicant is a member of one of the 39 Anishinabek First Nations. Qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s. 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act“; and
The Anishinabek Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Applications are to be submitted to:

Human Resources Department

Fax: (705) 497-9135 | Email: human.resources@anishinabek.ca

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:

Stan Cloud, Director of Social Development and Koganaawsawin

Email:  stan.cloud@anishinabek.ca

Miigwech to all applicants for their interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.