Cultural Services Supervisor - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Cultural Services, the Cultural Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Cultural Program staff in day-to-day activities, providing education and training to Agency staff, member communities and external partners regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions and perspectives on individual, family, and community life.

The Cultural Services Supervisor provides training to staff, develops client assessments and plans which adequately and appropriately incorporate cultural aspects into service delivery.


KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:


Front Line Support and Supervision:

Supervise and oversee the day-to-day operations of the cultural service team by providing leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support and regular evaluation.


  • Ensure the development of positive cultural services for children, families and communities served
  • Assess, plan, and evaluate all cultural programs
  • Plan, organize, make decisions for, and monitor all cultural activities to ensure consistency with Agency vision and mission
  • Provide monthly supervision with staff
  • Provide orientation and culturally based training is staff to assure they acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills to perform the functions of their positions

Leadership in Cultural Services:
Create a work environment that supports achievement of the Agency's vision and mission and promotes excellence in direct practice.

  • Develop a supportive and caring work environment to encourage staff to be engaged, involved, and invested in their work
  • Demonstrate effective leadership to enhance staff performance in successful achievement of Agency and Service objectives
  • Organize and assist the Cultural Manager in conducting regular meetings to enhance planning, monitoring, problem solving, education, transfer of learning, and Service and Agency development

Knowledge Requirements

  • Knowledge of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services programs and services
  • Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Anishnawbek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
  • Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to child welfare

Work Site Location:


  • Dokis Office

Application deadline is:

March 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.**:
Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry, please self-identify.

We thank all those applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


REQUIREMENTS:


  • Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Social Work or Native Studies degree preferred
  • Willing to consider a college diploma in Social Services or Native Studies
  • Three (3) years experience in a social services organization developing and delivering cultural programs
- and services;

  • Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities
  • Other Requirements:
  • Must provide an acceptable threeyear uncertified Driver's Abstract
  • Must provide a clear Police Records Check
  • Vulnerable Sector
  • Must provide a Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence, be willing to provide own vehicle for us on the job and have
- ability to travel

  • Must have $1M auto insurance liability coverage
  • Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services is a provincially designated Child Well-Being Agency that provides Prevention and Protection, Child and Family services that reflect values, beliefs and principles rooted within the Anishinabek culture. We serve the communities of Wahnapitae, Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Shawanaga, and Wasauksing First Nations._
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