Executive Director Community Support and Services
9 hours ago
The Halton Children's Aid Society is a leading provider of child welfare services in the region, dedicated to protecting children and youth, strengthening their well-being, and supporting lifelong, enduring relationships. Founded in 1914, the Society has a rich history of delivering high-quality services to families and children in need.
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization and drive our mission forward. As the chief executive officer, you will be responsible for stewarding the Society's vision, mission, and guiding principles, providing leadership and oversight for 150 staff and a $23 million operating budget.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the Society in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, its regulations, standards, and guidelines, and implement new policies and programs in response to system demands.
- Oversee daily operations, protecting and maintaining assets, monitoring expenditures, and achieving goals and objectives, applying enterprise risk management and continuous quality improvement practices.
- Set the overall direction of the Society, exemplifying and inspiring behaviors, actions, and attitudes consistent with the Society's mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
- Provide strategic direction to the senior leadership team on service delivery and guide them to assess future needs and priorities and prepare for the impact of emerging trends.
- Ensure effective distribution and utilization of staff in accordance with desired productivity levels, program goals, and guidelines, and conduct annual performance appraisals that support staff in establishing and attaining their goals.
- Foster an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees have a sense of belonging, and they, along with service recipients and volunteers, are valued and respected.
- Ensure that all child welfare professionals are properly educated on the culture, history, impacts of residential schools, and current oppressions experienced by Indigenous peoples.
- Champion the commitment of the implementation of the applicable Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the nine OACAS provincial commitments.
- Establish as an important priority that placements of Indigenous children into care be culturally appropriate, and that all potential caregivers have the necessary cultural resources and tools prior to the placement of any children.
- Create and lead the Society's EDIB initiatives and policy improvements to foster belonging, ensure healthy and inclusive policy development and practice, enhance inclusion, and encourage diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
- Consult with the Board on all governance matters relevant to the Society's mandate and work with the Board's sub-committees to ensure open communication, timely information transfer, effective governance, and compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Develop the Society's strategic plan in partnership with the Board, as well as goals, objectives, policies, plans, and programs, incorporating equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles, and execute them in accordance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and community needs.
- Represent the Society as spokesperson on controversial and sensitive matters involving a high degree of scrutiny to the media, public, other social services agencies, provincial ministries, and policymaking/funding bodies with a high level of confidence, sensitivity, clarity, and political acuity.
- Represent the Society on provincial and joint CAS/community initiatives, demonstrating advanced political acuity to ensure successful representation and chairing committees as required.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and local and regional governments, funders, the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS), community partners, the Indigenous community, and others to represent the Board of Directors, collectively promote the interests of children and youth, identify organizational needs, develop strategic options and plans to capitalize on opportunities for the Society, and share values and opportunities for collaboration.
- Strong knowledge, courage, and commitment to truth and reconciliation, anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, anti-racism (including anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism), equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Has a track record of championing and integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into strategy and initiatives, resulting in positive transformations in culture and service delivery.
- Understands the difference between equality and equity, between equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and truth and reconciliation. Acknowledges the importance of tailoring services to diverse communities and understands the profound impact that child welfare has had on marginalized populations.
- Understands the societal and systemic causes for the disproportionate representation of Indigenous and Black families in the child welfare system. Understands/appreciates the values, traditions, and the need to provide culturally sensitive services to rapidly growing and changing, diverse communities in Halton Region.
- Master's Degree in Social Work (preferred) with 15+ years experience in progressively responsible social services leadership roles, preferably in child welfare or children's mental health.
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