Social Development Manager

2 months ago

Merritt, Canada Lower Nicola Indian Band Full time

**Department**: Human Services
**Reports To**: Director of Human Services
**Wages**: $40+/hour Based on education and experience
**Summary of Organizational Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Director of Human Services, the Social Development Manager is responsible for administration, program development, staff supervision and communications of Lower Nicola Band Social Services Department. This position is responsible for managing the following programs: Family Violence, Social Assistance, burials, special needs, Family Activities, elder programs and will perform band social worker roles and responsibilities.
**Duties and Tasks**:
BAND SOCIAL WORKER
- To track and maintain Social Assistance statistical information for quarterly and annual reporting to ISC
- Work collaboratively with MCFD, Ministry of Social Development, Scwexmx Child & Family Services, ISC, First Nations Health Authority, and outside community agencies for client and community betterment.
- Work directly with families who have been referred by outside agencies, MCFD, Scwexmx.
- Works with and supports families with burial and loss of members

PLANNING
- Defines short
- and long-term departmental objectives and ensures follow up and implementation of these objectives by developing an operating plan on an annual basis. Such plans may be multi-year in scope.
- Assesses social and health needs of individuals and the community. Structure and design effective programs; coordinate the implementation of programs to meet those needs.
- Exercises leadership by keeping abreast of new initiatives and government programs to meet current needs and to plan.
- Develops, recommends, and administers the operating budget for the Social Development programs.

ADMINISTRATION
- Verifies the monthly financial statements for social development programs
- To assist in the submission and implementation of funding proposals.
- Ensures that all statistical and reporting requirements are met to ensure an appropriate level of funding for our social development programs
- To oversee the preparation of and be responsible for all related reports required by the band Council or administration and by any funding agencies ISC
- To prepare and submit an annual budget to the Band administration for review and approval and to supervise the budgets for all related programs and other allocated monies.

STAFF SUPERVISION
- Immediate supervision of program staff within the social services department.
- Maintains staffing for community programs in accordance with LNIB personnel policy.
- Coordinates a departmental team approach, setting overall objectives and goals on an annual basis.
- In conjunction with the Director of Human services, develops or manages the development of employee training aimed at continuous improvement objectives.
- Performs annual employee evaluations for your department

COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Regularly communicates to the Band membership and promotes the availability of programs and services offered by the Community and Health departments.
- Contributes to every issue of the LNIB newsletter.

Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Human Services.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Required - Degree in a Social or Health related discipline with
5 years management experience.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- The proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment to ensure high quality program delivery.
- Knowledge of Health Canada programs and funding requirements
- Knowledge of ISC policies and procedures manual
- Solid analytical skills required to design and evaluate programs.
- The capability to act as a liaison and effectively associate with other institutions and organizations.
- High level of communication and human relation skills required to diffuse confrontational situations and maintain motivation.
- High ethical standards required to ensure a high level of professionalism is maintained in deed and appearance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
High stress work conditions related to being exposed to social and physical traumatic conditions or situations. Substantial overtime required to meet deadlines or respond to emergencies. Some fieldwork required.

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