Prevention Program Director
Sagkeeng Health Centre
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Health (supervisor), the Prevention Program Director is an executive professional who handles the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Prevention Program. The Program Director will liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical and essential needs/services for our families and children on reserve. The role supervises and coordinates the efforts of the teams and ensures efforts are in alignment with the Sagkeeng Health Centre’s strategic planning, policies and procedures.
DUTIES:
- Direct and coordinate the tasks and employees responsible for executing programs.
- Ensure mainstream as well as traditional ways or healing are available to children and families.
- Professional development and evaluation of staff
- Develop and execute program budgets.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate programs to ensure they run within the set budget.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety guidelines,
- Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of funding agreements,
- Develop partnerships and foster networking,
- Implement work plan as provided,
- Oversee program and service delivery,
- Provide culturally appropriate services that are centered around the physical, emotional, cultural, recreational, mental health and spiritual well-being of children and youth,
- Understand the laws and procedures regarding child services,
- Fill out necessary forms for services and submit to funders (Indigenous Services Canada)
- Create and submit reports to supervisor and funders,
- Ensure understanding of funding and reporting requirements,
- Develop and maintain a detailed work plan of activities,
- Research best practices and apply as necessary,
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor,
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of a degree in Social Work, Education or other Human Services field from an accredited university or college, a diploma in Administration and/or Management will also be considered,
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills,
- Functional computer skills required,
- Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills,
- Must practice cultural humility and have knowledge and understanding working with diverse populations,
- Must have proficient knowledge regarding the comprehensive issues relating to colonization intergenerational trauma and residential school trauma,
- Ability to work with children, adult individuals, couples, and families,
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment,
- Have applied knowledge of program management processes,
- Experience in program development would be considered an asset,
- Prior experience in business management, especially in handling tasks such as recruitment staff mentorship and training performance benchmarking policy design, and strategy development
Application deadline: February 27, 2025
Interested applicants can submit:
- Resume along with a cover letter
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check (or proof of application)
Attention to:
Sagkeeng Jobs
Box 8, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
Cover letters and résumés can be mailed to the above address or emailed to [email protected], or dropped off at the SETS Office
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contactedPLEASE NOTE: Applicants without current/updated contact information may be removed from the competition.
