Prevention Services Team Lead

Prevention Services Team Lead
Job Number # 
20318
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 19, 2019
Apply By 
Jul 31, 2019
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Usma Family and Child Services (F&CS) is seeking an experienced, Prevention Services Team Leader. This permanent, full-time position is responsible to manage, direct and support a team of prevention support staff workers to ensure the well-being of Nuu-chah-nulth children and youth in care and their families. Based out of Port Alberni, this position works alongside agency employees and is supervised by the Director of Usma F&CS.
Position Responsibilities

  • Design develop and implement prevention programming for children and youth in care and their families
  • Provide consultation, supervision and direction to the team and to individual team members
  • Collaborate with Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council departments, Nuu-chah-nulth Nations and peoples in the development, delivery and design of prevention program activities
  • Encourage and recruits community volunteers who may be able to assist with program collaboration, development and delivery
  • Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports regarding the services provided and the variance from the expected contracted deliverables
Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary education, preferably in the field of sociology, social work, community development, public administration or in any related field of social sciences
  • Minimum one (1) year direct experience in any or all of the tasks cited in the specified duties and responsibilities
  • In-depth knowledge of First Nation child welfare best practice and family support principles
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and network skills; and proven ability to establish rapport with people
  • Must have a car, valid driver’s licence, and able to work a variety of schedules as needed
  • Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check
How to Apply 

Competitive benefit package; and, salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $62,000 - $73,000. To learn more about these social work opportunities contact Kelly Edgar, Usma F&CS Director by email: Kelly.Edgar@nuuchahnulth.org.

Apply by July 31, 2019 by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available to contact) to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
P.O. Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Attn.: Human Resource Manager
Fax: (250) 723-0463
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org