Director, Family Wellness – Community Support Initiatives - Iqaluit
9 hours ago
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Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Family Wellness, The Director Family Wellness – Community Support Initiatives (Director) holds a significant leadership role with a broad and impactful scope.
This position provides comprehensive leadership and oversight for a wide range of community support programs within the Family Wellness Division.
The director is responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of key initiatives including Family Safety, Family Resources, Foster Care and In Territory Specialized Services, Adult and Elder Services.
This role ensures that all programs are culturally relevant and align with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, addressing the distinct needs of Nunavut's communities.
The portfolio responsibilities of the Director include overseeing program development and implementation, engages with various stakeholders to foster collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensures quality assurance and risk management.
Additionally, the director manages budgets and resources, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services that promote the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families across the territory.
This position has a substantial impact on the community by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate services, directly affecting the well-being of the population and the overall effectiveness of the Family Wellness Division's initiatives.
The Director will work towards strategic priorities of the Department including the implementation of a "One Client-One Plan" model for improved services delivery for clients.
Major responsibilities for the Director, Family Wellness - Service Delivery include:
Assisting in developing content, in co-ordination with all divisions, for the departmental website and intranet pages and updating them regularly.
Responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for community support initiatives ensuring alignment with the goals of the Family Wellness Division and the overall mandate of the Department of Family Services.
Oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of community support programs for Family Safety, Family Resources, Foster Care, Adult and Elder Services.
Ensures the efficient and effective operation of community support initiatives through supervision, performance monitoring, and budget management.Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders including community organizations, government agencies, Inuit organizations, and departmental directors.
Ensures high standards of service quality and promotes ongoing improvement while identifying and mitigating risks and ensuring programs are culturally competent and inclusive.
Address and resolve complex issues and challenges proactively, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and staff
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, along with five (5) years of work-related five (5) years of work-related experience in child and family services, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and practical application of Child and Family Services practices, foster care, and adoption processes.
Three (3) years of management experience, showcasing strong leadership, strategic planning, and team-building skills in a relevant setting is also a required.
This is a Position of Trust, and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut's official languages would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Applicants who possess equivalent education and/or experience that meets the requirements outlined above are encouraged to apply.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department.
The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.
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