Program Manager - Mohawk Family Services

Position Title: Manager – Mohawk Family Services

Posting Type: Internal/External

Program: Mohawk Family Services

Location: Community Wellbeing Centre,Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON

Position Type: Full Time

Duration: Permanent Position

Posting Closes/Deadline: March 24, 2024 by 11:59pm

Tentative Interview Dates: TBD

Salary Range: Pay Grade Level F ($81,827.20 ~ $88, 878.40)

About Us:

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) is a vibrant First Nation community located on the beautiful shores of the Bay of Quinte. We are located approximately 20 minutes from Belleville, ON and centrally located between Toronto and Ottawa. There are approximately 11,000 registered members with approximately 2200 residing in Tyendinaga. MBQ is an employer that prides itself on diversity and fairness, providing a progressive working environment that fosters culture, positivity, and growth.

Position Summary:

The Mohawk Family Services Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering of the overall management of the Mohawk Family Services program. Managing will include all components including the financial, human, and material resources of the program.

Reporting:

This position will report to the Director of Community Wellbeing.

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

Overall supervision of support staff and team lead, holding individual and departmental meetings weekly, conducting performance evaluations, and creating maintaining all associated documentation for employee supervision files

Write and or revise the program policies, procedures, practice standards and processes and ensure staff are adhering.

Make recommendations, provide coaching about how to best provide support for youth and their families by ensuring services are evidenced-based and culturally appropriate to meet the needs.

Maintain ongoing communication with internal and external clients and groups to ensure a high level of service to be provided to membership.

Manage department budget and develop team work plan in accordance with Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte policies, vision in collaboration with Community Wellbeing Director and CAO

Oversee the quality and completion of all related paperwork including reporting to funding agencies.

Meet monthly with Finance Department(or as necessary)

Participate in grant writing, grant reporting, and funding compliance requirements.

Oversee all child welfare prevention outreach programs and engage the community through consultations regarding communities

Ensures reporting is completed on time and a high quality

Using statistics, watching trends and other information to understand future needs for additional staff or expansion of programs/services.

Meets regularly with other appropriate department managers that provide children and Family Services. (Good Minds, OW, Etc)

Meet and consult with Legal Counsel for advice and required direction on regular basis

Support the development and implementation of First Nation based jurisdiction including governance and jurisdiction discussions, or developing a law that includes child and family safety, as well as structures, processes and services to support full and proper implementation.

Other duties as required

Requirements:

Master or bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work with 3 years experience in a management position; OR

Diploma in the field of Social Work with 5 years experience in a management position

Must be approved by the Ministry to provide Clinical Supervision

Registered with the Ontario Association of Social Workers

Experience in a First Nations setting preferred

Must provide a clear VSC (documentation will be required if successful applicant)

First Aid and CPR an asset (and must be willing to take the training if hired)

Valid Driver’s License and vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with computer programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email, and internet)

Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of traditional healing practices

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, coach, and motivate staff

Well developed interpersonal, public relations and relationship building skills

Excellent organizational, time and file management skills

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous population and sensitive to Indigenous issues

Understanding of the impacts of colonization, residential schools, and intergenerational traumas

Behavioural Competencies:

Must be an empathetic and non-judgemental person

Must maintain strict confidentiality

Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be creative and flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethic

Demonstrate keen attention to detail

Application Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity and possess the above list of qualities and requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, fax or in person to:

By Mail: Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte By Fax: 613-396-3627

24 Meadow Drive

Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0 By Email: careers@mbq-tmt.org

ATTN: Careers

For more information or a detailed job description, please contact Jordan Brant at (telephone) 613-396-3424 ext. 120, (telephone or text) 613-813-6417 or (email) careers@mbq-tmt.org To find out more about Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, please visit our website at www.mbq-tmt.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $81,827.20-$88,878.40 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-24