Executive Director
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

Location: Wikwemikong

Posting Deadline: May 16, 2008 - 4:00 p.m.

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family are a First Nation, Prevention Services Agency that provides both prevention and foster care services. The Agency is located on Manitoulin Island and provides services to seven First Nation Communities to both the on and off membership within the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin Island: Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, M'Chigeeng First Nation, Sheguiandah First Nation, Sheshegwaning First Nation, Whitefish River First Nation, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and the Zhiibaahaasing First Nation.

Under the direction of a newly appointed five member Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day organization, direction, and operation of the Agency by ensuring the Agency's services and programs are delivered according to the First Nations customs and traditions, Agency Policy and Procedures and MCYS Standards and Guidelines. The Executive Director is also responsible with achieving the Agency service objectives identified in the Agency's annual Service Plan from an Agency & Community perspective.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and other related legislation; demonstrated clinical expertise with the ability to deal with high risk situations; analytical skill with respect to data and organizational management; the ability to provide strong leadership, direction and support to agency staff; comprehensive decision maker; proficiency in human resource management; ability to prioritize and work under pressure; excellent written and oral communication skills; working knowledge in the field of public relations; the capability to motivate others and delegate responsibility and the ability to work cooperatively in conjunction with the Board of Directors toward improving and furthering the work of the Agency. The incumbent will have the knowledge of the communities and family structures, customs and traditions and administrative structures of the First Nations served by the agency. Ability to communicate in Ojibway is an asset.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

* Preferred Master of Social Work Degree or equivalent degree. Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree with at least five years proven successful management experience in prevention, child welfare, personnel management, program planning and administration;

* Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and be willing to travel;

* Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver's Abstract.

* Candidates of aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.


Complete applications must include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, four current work related references and a current criminal reference check, marked "Confidential" to:

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Board of Directors
Attention "Executive Director" position
98 Pottawatomi Avenue
Wikwemikong, Ontario
P0P 2J0

Incomplete application packages will not be accepted.

For additional information, please contact
Kerry Francis, Interim Executive Director,
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services,
(705) - 859 - 2100, ext 2025
or toll free 1-800-268-1899
Fax (705) 859-2195