Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Director of Service
Dryden, Ontario•Full-time
CA$104,666 - CA$140,264 annually
CA$104,666 - CA$140,264 annually
About the Job
Location: Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake, Atikokan or Fort Frances
Salary: $104,666 - $140,264
This positon is to fill an existing vacancy.
This positon is to fill an existing vacancy.
Position Summary:
The Director of Service is responsible for the overall day-to-day organization, direction, and operation of the Agency by ensuring programs and services are delivered according to legislative requirements, Ministry standards / guidelines, and Agency policy / procedure. The DOS is responsible for ensuring service directives that are identified in the Strategic Plan are achieved as intended and within budget. The DOS maintains effective working relationships, both internal and external, to the organization. The DOS is responsible for the supervision of reporting program managers.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Strong supervisory, management, and leadership skills.
- Management style that is characterized by behaviours consistent with the Agency’s values.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience, with significant levels of community involvement, in the Kenora and/or Rainy River Districts.
- Strong understanding and commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and solutions to improve services and outcomes for children, youth and families.
- In depth knowledge of child welfare policy and procedure, as well as legislation, including the Child and Family Services Act, mandate, and regulations. Particularly in out of placements.
Qualifications:
- Masters of Social Work degree is preferred.
- 3-5 years management experience.
- 5 years child welfare experience.
Required:
- Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
- The ability to travel and work flexible hours is required.
About Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act.