Manager of Guardianship and Permanency Planning

3 weeks ago

Victoria, 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.
- Well-developed 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 co-workers, knowledge keepers, children and youth and their families, Nations, caregivers, government partners and various agencies within the Métis community.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled at mediation with the ability to de-escalate 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, record-keeping 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 $49.72 - $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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