EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Serving as chief executive of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services (KFS) in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall success of KFS. Together, the Executive Director and the Board of Directors will strive to accomplish KFS mission, vision and mandate while ensuring KFS relevance and accessibility to the First Nation, while being accountable to the Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows) community, their families and children. The Executive Director is responsible for the management of day-to-day operations, provides leadership in identifying organizational priorities and objectives, leads and mentors staff and ensures both financial and organizational viability. The Executive Director has the authority to carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the strategic direction and policies established by the Board of Directors, provincial legislative requirements, Ministry of Children and Youth standards and the funding model. The Executive Director is also responsible for ensuring that the agencys decision making and service delivery are conducted in a manner that is respectful of and appropriately reflects the culture, heritage and demographics of the children, families and community that KFS serves.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work, Humanities, Indigenous Studies Degree, other relevant education with a minimum of five years related experience in child welfare, personnel management, program planning, financial management, leadership and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, Customary Care, service development and delivery, First Nation communities, family structure, and local customs and traditions.
• Thorough knowledge of the Funding Model, budget planning and control, Broader Public Sector Directives, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Thorough knowledge of internal policies such as, but not limited to, the Direct Services Manual, Foster Care Licensing, Finance, and Personnel, with ability to ensure consistent and fair application.
• Ability to promote the agency philosophy, implement, develop, and execute the Boards strategic plan for the immediate, short-term and long term, with aligned accountability and risk management.
• Ability to work cooperatively, in conjunction with the Board, to improve and further the work of KFS.
• Ability to operate KFS within the approved Protection and Prevention Services budgets.
• Ability to oversee, monitor, and evaluate operations.
• Ability to supervise, provide direction, motivate, delegate to, and support senior staff.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, Elders, Chief and Councils, First Nation and other community organizations, government officials, staff, media, the general public, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, time management, planning with ability to prioritize, problem solving, decision making, evaluation, and leadership skills with a working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Committed to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality.
• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Ontario G Drivers License and be willing to travel.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers Abstract; and
• The ability to communicate in Ojibway is a preferred asset.