Manager, First Nations and Metis Liaison – Saskatchewan Community Resources

MCP07 – MAN000692

Community Resources, Child & Family Services Division, is seeking an energetic, creative and motivated individual to be part of a provincial team which works cooperatively in a matrix environment. As the Manager, First Nations and Métis Liaison you will be responsible for First Nations and Métis Services, headquartered in Regina.

The successful candidate’s major responsibilities will include:

Negotiate and monitor FNCFS /DCR agreements;
Research, analyze and propose strategies for development and implementation of child and family services to First Nations and Métis peoples;
Provide direction and leadership to regional directors and program managers on development and implementation of alternatives to individual case work that reflect First Nations approaches to healing and problem solving;
Liaison between the department and First Nations agencies to facilitate resolutions and problem solving at the regional and provincial levels;
Support First Nations agencies in developing accountability and quality mechanisms;
Serve as a consultant for Saskatchewan First Nations/Métis children in care of other provinces;
Oversee the approval and expenditures for cases transferred to First Nations agencies; and
Provide advice to department’s Executive Management on relationships and services to First Nations/Métis peoples.

Flexible hours and significant travel, and days away from headquarters are required.

Typically the above knowledge and expertise required for this position would be obtained through a BISW or BSW degree with several years experience in Child and Family Services and expert knowledge of First Nations/Métis issues. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Profile
Location: Regina
Organization: 036 Community Resources
Shift: Day Job

Additional Information
Posting Date: 06/01/2007, 11:00 PM, (UTC -7:00)
Closing Date: 06/16/2007, 10:59 PM, (UTC -7:00)
Number of Positions: 1

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-time

Note:
Workplace Diversity: Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "equity groups" below