Prevention Services Supervisor

**Posting Period**:Until the position is filled

**Salary**: $70,000 - $77,000 Annually

**Nigig Nibi Kw-win Gamik Society**

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation has come together to create and assert Nigig Nibi Ki-win, which name came to the AOPFN Tanakìwin by way of our naming ceremony conducted in accordance with Inàkonigewin. For greater certainty, our inherent right to self-government, as affirmed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and s. 35 of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982, includes jurisdiction in relation to the wellbeing of Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan have cared for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig in accordance with our customs and traditions. Ninìdjànisinànig, Weshkinìgidjig, and their families thrived because they were immersed in their language, connected to the land, and cared for by their people. Inàkonigewin has governed these lands for millennia, well before any colonial laws were brought and imposed on our people and lands.

By asserting this Law through Nigig Nibi-Ki-win, we are not bringing into force a new law, but using our knowledge of Inàkonigewin to provide aid to our people in a modern context, in a way that cares for them, our ancestors, and our descendants. The only way to undo the damage that has been inflicted on our people by colonial governments is to re-assert our inherent right to care for our Ninìdjànisinànig and Weshkinìgidjig.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Prevention Services Supervisor will oversee the Prevention Workers, ultimately overseeing the delivery of culturally appropriate programing for children, youth and families with a wholistic approach that promotes and supports a healthy family lifestyle. The Prevention Services Supervisor will be guided by principles set out in Nigig Nibi Ki-win, which includes incorporating nurturing care and cultural supports to prevention programing.

The Prevention Services Supervisor will oversee Prevention Workers and membership on committees necessitated by Nigig. Where necessary, the Prevention Services Supervisor will step into and provide support for these roles.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**1. Program and Service Delivery**
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of individual and group programs according to community needs i.e. children, families and parents.
- Provides opportunities for the enhancement and development of a positive cultural identity for children, youth, families, and communities served
- Follows program guidelines, rules, regulations and completes all necessary forms.
- Oversees the promotion and advertisement of programs and activities, in collaboration with the Communications Department.
- Complete incident reports as required.
- Work with Prevention Workers to complete all administrative duties and responsibilities including an inventory of materials & supplies.

**2. Collaborative Practice**
- Works closely with Nigig's planning committees, programs and services to ensure quality program delivery.
- Participates on relevant boards, committees and community development projects.
- Participates in multidisciplinary approaches for case management as directed, in support of the Prevention Workers team.
- Consult with specialized services for case management as required.
- Collaborates with other community resources to ensure services are meeting the needs of the children, youth, families and other community members willing to provide customary care.
- Liaises with Family & Children Services and other external organizations.

**3. Community Development**
- Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes family and child prevention needs.
- Oversees, participates and coordinates new prevention strategies and initiatives.
- Liaisons and networks with community and other child and youth services for the integration of new and existing services.
- Participates on relevant committees and meetings.
- Oversees the promotion of community awareness of prevention services, in collaboration with the Communications Department.
- Seek and facilitate opportunities within the community to help build and nurture relationships with family.
- Organizes work for action; obtaining briefing notes, reports or other relevant information required for client success.

**4. Administrative**:

- Develops and implements tools to ensure evidence-based reporting.
- Completes all administrative reporting requirements according to policies and funding agent mandates including Briefing Notes and Discussion Papers.
- Report any serious occurrences to Prevention Services Manager.
- Prepare serious occurrence reports and/or incident reports when necessary.
- Correspondence tracking and follow-ups with team members and program participants.
- Tracking/monitoring activities, documenting outcomes of activities & programs.
- Participates and oversees developing strategic plans and annualized work plans.

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