LOCAL DIRECTOR/ PROGRAM MANAGER

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Community and Social Services (“DCSS”), the Local Director/Program Manager is responsible for the administration and application of agency policies, the Ontario Child and Family Services Act, the Quebec Youth Protection Act and their regulations. The Local Director/ Program Manager is responsible for the daily operations and security of the Akwesasne Child and Family Services (“ACFS”) Program. The Local Director/ Program Manager develops, implements and monitors all services and components of the program, through a culturally inclusive and comprehensive approach to child welfare.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Social Work degree or equivalent, and;

• A minimum of five (5) years work experience as an executive director or equivalent to management experience in the child welfare field;

• To be knowledgeable of both pieces of legislation that ACFS is governed by (Ontario Child and Family Services Act and Quebec Youth Protection Act) in terms of child protection and service delivery requirements in two (2) distinct provinces;

• Carries the educational and social work experience required for the appointment of “local director” by the Minister of Children and Youth Services for the operation of a children’s aid society designated under subsection 15(2) of Ontario Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.11 as amended.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Consent To Release Reference Check form (contact Human Resources) along with a copy of a valid driver’s license no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018 to:

Shayleen Thompson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec, H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2150

E-mail: [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

As a requirement of employment all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

A criminal records check is mandatory.

An eligibility list will be created for one (1) year.

Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.