Family Well-being Manager

The Family Well-Being Manager will be pivotal in supporting the Family Well-Being initiative, including adherence to all interventions, prevention, family enhancement, after-hours service, and child placement support programming. The position holder will promote new community—and family-based initiatives that contribute to the well-being of WRFN children and their families. The Family Well-Being Manager will also oversee the staff involved in successfully implementing and operationalizing the Whitefish River First Nation's child well-being law.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP**
- Manage and lead the Family Well-Being and Band Representative team to provide quality, value-added services, including intervention and preventative management in accordance with community needs and leadership priorities.
- Provide leadership in the workplace by modeling high standards of work performance, positively influencing teams and individuals, negotiating, mediating, and resolving conflict, and communicating WRFN’s mission, vision, and values.

**SUPERVISION AND TRAINING**
- Supervises the Whitefish River First Nation’s Family Well-Being and Band Representative Team to develop and coordinate Family Well-Being Prevention Services and Band Representative Intervention Services and Programs by providing guidance and support to Whitefish River First Nation children and families.
- Supervises and trains any staff functioning as band representatives in relation to proceedings commenced or services delivered by other governments concerning child protection.
- Plan, organize, and monitor the program and services to ensure all activities are consistent with legislation, standards, and regulations.

**RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAM BUILDING**
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively at all levels to support the use of family-centered, strengths-based, child-focused, and trauma-informed practices while assisting families in building their capacity to provide safe and nurturing environments for WRFN children and their families.
- Provide opportunities for enhancing and developing a positive cultural identity for WRFN children, families, and the community.

**HUMAN RESOURCES**
- Supervise, coach, and direct staff.
- Monitor and address employee performance and conduct performance reviews.
- Coordinate staff professional development and address any training needs.
- Establish and sustain a work environment that promotes and rewards optimal performance, an ongoing commitment to excellence, and adopting strength-based cultural practices.

**FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT**
- Assist in developing the Yearly Family Well-Being Unit Budget and review, monitor, coordinate, and plan for allocating resources for staff within the authority limit.

**INTERAGENCY PARTICIPATION**
- Actively participate in the Family Well-Being Team, WRFN Management, and other internal committees supporting the WRFN programs and services relevant to the position.

**ADMINISTRATION**
- Develop and submit a yearly work plan with goals, objectives, and measurable indicators of success.
- Review and approve various forms, i.e., Wellness Plans, Monthly Report Forms, Closing Summary, File Audit, Intake Form, etc.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports to the Band Manager and Leadership.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a degree in a related discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience leading, developing, or collaborating in human service delivery.
- At least three (3) years of direct experience working with youth and families in a social service or other related health setting. Experience working with Indigenous people in a community-based setting would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Indigenous peoples, communities, and structures, including understanding Indigenous history, is an asset.
- Knowledge of local services available to WRFN children and families.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Child Youth and Family Services Act.

**SKILLS**:

- Strong understanding of Indigenous knowledge of Anishinabek child and family values, traditions, and practices.
- Knowledge of Indigenous traditional healing practices.
- In-depth knowledge of local, regional, and provincial Indigenous and non-Indigenous services.
- In-depth knowledge of Child Welfare legislation, mandates, standards of practice, policies, and procedures such as the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Bill C-92, Jordan's Principle, Customary Care, etc.
- The ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is an asset (or the willingness to learn).

**Other Requirements**
- Must provide a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
- Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, with access to a vehicle and the ability to travel.

**Applications must be submitted by November 15th, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.**

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references and one (1) character reference (w