JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM LEAD
Long Plain First Nation is seeking a full-time Team Lead/Supervisor for Jordan’s Principle
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working alongside with Program Manager of Jordan’s Principle to complete developments for service-related data collection processes and data management as defined by senior management.
- Provide consultation and direction to workers both in and out of the office.
- Make decisions based on an analysis of available information, consideration of the various options, evidence informed practice and best practices.
- Work in collaboration with Program Manager as well as Finance department staff to ensure that all financial claims related to Jordan’s Principle are processed and managed accordingly to agency policy and procedures
- Provide resolutions to complaints and assist with Jordan’s Principle appeal processes.
- Ensure compliance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, regulations, Ministry standards, and agency policies and procedures.
- Review and approve documentation and recording completed by staff.
- Coach staff providing critical feedback regarding their clinical knowledge, skills, and work performance.
- Ensure staff is acquiring and updating knowledge and skills and oversee orientation and training opportunities.
- Oversee organization of Jordan’s Principle files and records and complete monthly reports relative to the service developments and ongoing reporting.
- Liaise with other supervisors and manage scheduling of staff to ensure staff coverage.
- Review and approve time sheets, expenses, staff mileage, and requests for leave.
- Ensure workers caseloads are covered when workers are absent.
- Participate in staff screening and selection.
- Approve all overtime, compensatory time, flex time and vacation requests.
- Conduct regular team and function meetings.
- Attend management and staff group meetings.
- Maintain an anti-oppressive work environment, actively promoting and modeling respect, cultural awareness and inclusiveness.
- Provide reports, statistics, and other information.
- Assist in the development of agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain environment within the team and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in First Nation community-based conferencing, traditional gatherings/ceremonies. Participate in traditional circles and implement plans in accordance with the First Nation community models.
- Provide direction and participate in the implementation of culturally appropriate services to First Nation families and communities.
- Ensure the Program consistently provides comprehensive, competent, relevant and culturally appropriate services.
- Coordinate training for First Nations communities, and program staff as require
- Provide regular reports and updates as required
- Ensure systems are in place for effective collaborative services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a Bachelor level Degree in a related discipline deemed appropriate
- At least (3) years’ of successful employment experience within a child welfare environment with progressive levels of responsibility, including (2) years of in front-line service delivery
- Clear Criminal Records Check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
Closing Date: To Be Determined
Competition Number: 20240020
Individuals who feel they are qualified for this position can submit a cover letter, current resume and character reference to:
Human Resources Department
Long Plain First Nation
204-252-2731
Email: [email protected]
We thank all that apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
