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, August 23, 2018 to:

Kirsty Lafrance, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 1

Akwesasne, Quebec, H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2150

E-mail: kirsty.lafrance@akwesasne.ca

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.