Manager of Guardianship and Permanency Planning

1 week ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Metis Family & Community Services Society Full time

Manager of Guardianship and Permanency Planning

(Full-Time Position)

Minimum qualifications, ALL of which must be met in order to be considered for the position:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or Child & Youth Care; Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care; Bachelor of Arts in a related human services field.
  • Bachelor's Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field or Master's level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field after the completion of an unrelated Bachelor's Degree.
  • In depth knowledge of culturally rooted, wise child welfare practice and family support principles.
  • Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act (CFSCA) and other legislation relevant to Child protection work.
  • Strong knowledge of AOPSI, Family Law Act, Adoption Act and Public Guardian Trustee Act.
  • Ability to manage and mentor a team of Social Workers and professional staff.
  • Ability to mentor trauma informed practice approaches within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, delegate and operate effectively in both structured and unstructured environments.
  • Welldeveloped problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of community support and services available to urban Métis children, youth and families and how to access them.
  • Knowledge of the judicial and criminal justice systems and their processes.
  • Knowledge of mental health and addiction related issues and how they impact children, youth and their families.
  • Knowledge of child/youth health related issues such as autism, FASD, ADHD, PTSD, etc.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and from a culturally rooted place with coworkers, knowledge keepers, children and youth and their families, Nations, caregivers, government partners and various agencies within the Métis community.
  • Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skilled at mediation with the ability to deescalate challenging and sometimes volatile situations using both traditional and mainstream approaches.
  • Strong planning skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, and the resultant trauma, child welfare and institutional impacts on Indigenous families, preferably Métis.
  • Respect for Indigenous people and culture.
  • Valid driver's license class 5 and reliable transportation is required.
  • Excellent organizational, recordkeeping and management skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer software, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook), and proficiency in ICM, and MIS an asset, ability to create statistical reports.

Experience:

  • Five (5) years of delegated experience, which includes experience in Guardianship & Permanency Planning or in Child Protection.
  • Must currently hold or be immediately eligible to obtain C4 delegation under the Child, Family & Community Services Act (CFCSA).
  • Experience working with children, youth, young adults and families experiencing multiple barriers (multiple placements, homelessness, poverty, mental health, addiction, trauma, etc.).
  • One (1) year of program management experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' supervisory experience.

Benefits:

  • Vacation: Starting at 20 vacation days a year.
Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year.

  • Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension Plan.
  • Medical Services Plan.
  • Optional Extended Health & Dental benefits.
  • Closed all statutory holidays.

Location:

  • At the office of Island Métis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road, Victoria. Outreach work is expected.


Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the schedule to be set in collaboration with the Team Leader and Executive Director and based on program need.

Hourly rate is between $ $56.77per hour
.
In accordance with _Section 41 _of the _Human Rights Act, _preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. _This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants._

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

Pay:
$49.72-$56.77 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • C4 Delegation (required)

Work Location:
In person

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