Resource Manager / CICW

                                                                       RESOURCE MANAGER/CICW

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Resource Manager is a full-time permanent program position. The Resource Manager directs all team functions. The Resource Manager supervises and coordinates the efforts of a team of staff to ensure their efforts culminate in meeting the service objectives of the unit and standards set by regulation.  The Resource Manager is a member of the Management Team.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Resource Manager reports to the Director of Services in all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Director of Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Social Work Degree with a minimum three years’ experience in the management of services for children and their families or a comparable human service program. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.

• Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the application of Part X relating to Customary Care of the First Nations.

• Thorough knowledge of the Child Protection Standards in Ontario.

• Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.

• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Knowledge of the structure and operations of Grand Council Treaty #3 and the First Nations in the Kenora area including tribal and external services and service agencies in the area.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports regarding service delivery and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and facilitate community and group decision-making processes thorough knowledge, ideas, and persuasion.

• Extensive experience in designing and conducting, planning and training workshops.

• Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with clients, subordinates, colleagues, other relevant organizations and management.

• Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.

• Commitment to providing services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement.

• Excellent supervisory, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and leadership skills.      

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team.

• Working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation and conflict resolution techniques.

• Sound knowledge of human behaviors theories; ability to apply in assessment and planning.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines, mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency.

• Ability to use authority.

• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Director of Services.

• You must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.

• Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and

• Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.