Community Initiatives Supervisor

**Community Initiatives Supervisor**

**Competition #CIS080223**

**Why work with us**:
The Family Centre is looking for a Community Initiatives Supervisor. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

**What you will be doing**:
Community Initiatives (CI) Supervisors provide support, guidance, and direction to staff working as Roots and Wings, Success Coaches, Youth Liaisons, and/or Cultural Coaches. CI Supervisors are responsible for case/project management, performance coaching, ongoing staff development, program outcome and evaluation, data management, and monitoring trends/issues in their program(s). This position reports to the Manager of Community Initiatives. This Position will run for up to a year, with the possibility of extension.
- Interview and select new staff in consultation with Manager of Community Initiatives
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to staff
- Provide monthly supervision to staff
- Build and maintain effective, cohesive, and dedicated frontline teams
- Share knowledge and understanding of community resources with Community Initiatives staff
- Create a healthy and safe environment which promotes staff engagement in meetings, supervisions, and agency events
- Interpret, explain, and share agency/program policies with staff
- Receive, negotiate, and assign referrals to appropriate service providers (when applicable)
- Monitor and review client data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency to ensure that files meet agency requirements for quality improvement, evaluation, and reporting
- Collect and monitor personnel files for all direct reports to ensure that files meet agency requirements for quality improvement and accreditation standards
- Monitor and review staff performance in compliance with agency policies and professional standards
- Actively participate in external partner collaboration meetings and internal advisory committees
- Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation standards
- Build relationships with service providers, community partners and stakeholders in the community
- Practice in a manner that is consistent with The Family Centre’s mission, vision, and guiding principles
- Collect program outcome data and monitor service delivery
- Consult with and assist Manager of Community Initiatives on program activities, evaluation, development, and staffing

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Degree in human service field with knowledge, experience and competence in child and youth care practice, family support practice, and community capacity building
- 3 years direct client service experience required
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to practice trauma-informed care required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Supervisory and management experience is an asset
- Knowledge and experience with Children’s Services is an asset
- RSW or Equivalent Membership within another professional body is an asset (if eligible)
- Understanding the meaning in teachings and values embedded in ceremony, circle processes, and relational accountability
- Understanding the importance of ally-ship with equity-seeking communities

**Background Check Process & Requirement**:

- Police Information Check
- Vulnerable Sector (Completed within the last 6 months)
- Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Awareness of Indigenous worldviews
- Reliable Vehicle, available for regular use and valid driver’s license
- Brain Story Certification Training (must be completed within the first 1 year of employment)

**What you can expect**:
Training _- comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training_

Feedback_- a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback_

Performance Coaching _- formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development_

Reasonable Accommodation - _The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualifies applicant or employee_

Compensation **-** _Our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace._
- $49,112 - $63,892 Annually
- Fully paid Group Benefit Plan
- Wellness Program
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- RRSP matching
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