Mississauga First Nation

Job Posting

Position / Health & Social Services Director
Accountability / Director of Operations
Circulation / Level IV
Employment Status / Full time (2 Year Contract with possible extension)
Hours of Work / 32 Hours per Week
Approved
Last Updated / August 28, 2011

JOB PURPOSE

Mississauga First Nation is looking for an energetic strategic leader to direct the Health & Social Services Unit through a trauma informed perspective. This individual will not only manage the department but strategize ways to develop the unit to ensure efficient and effective services to the membership. The Health & Social Services Director will:

  • MANAGE the coordination and delivery of efficient programs and services of the Health & Social Services Unit.
  • PROMOTE the mission and vision of the Health & Social Services Unit
  • EVALUATE the effectiveness of programs and services.
  • MANAGE the financial resources, human resources and programs and services of the Unit.
  • SUPERVISE staff and develop the Health & Social Services Team

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage Unit Programs and Services

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of the Community Health Plan and development of staff work plans to achieve its’ objectives
  • Coordinate programs and services to meet the goals and objectives of the Unit
  • Ensure ongoing coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services including support services
  • Develop, negotiate, and monitor approved health & social service agreements
  • Ensure maintenance of the Emergency Plan with specific attention to the Pandemic Plan
  • Coordinate annual desktop exercises of the Emergency Plan with staff and community
  • Manage effective resolution of service complaints
  • Promote the Vision and Mission of the Unit and develop goals to meet the Vision and Mission
  • Maintain and implement the confidentiality policy within the Unit
  • Monitor changes to health legislation and evaluate if changes required to programs and services
  • Engage the community in the development and assessment of programs and services

Human Resources

  • Supervise, coach and direct Health & Social Service Unit staff.
  • Support team building within the unit with focus on trust, communication, accountability, collaboration, respect and conflict resolution.
  • Build positive communication within team.
  • Coordinate staff team meetings
  • Coordinate development of staff work plans
  • Monitor employee performance and conduct performance reviews
  • Monitor attendance and address any issues
  • Coordinate staff development and address staff training needs
  • Participate on Hiring Committees when applicable
  • Ensure orientation of new staff
  • Follow Personnel Policies in administration of staff issues
  • Develop and execute a recruitment and retention strategy for health & social service support staff
  • Facilitate and maintain a collaborative and safe work environment

Financial Management

  • Develop annual Unit budgets with input from Unit staff
  • Monitor budgets and develop system to track expenses
  • Follow finance policy in administration of department finances
  • Ensure fiscal responsibility of Unit
  • Negotiate with government agencies for funding in collaboration with the Director of Operations

Policy Development and Proposal Writing

  • Develop Health & Social Services policies and procedures for approval and implementation
  • Monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance
  • Revise polices and procedures when required
  • Prepare and submit proposals for funding and/or enhanced services

Interagency Participation

  • Coordinate the Health & Social Services Committee meetings
  • Provide advice and assistance to the Health & Social Services Committee
  • Actively participate in local, regional or committees/groups in support of health & social services to MFN
  • Actively participate on the Program Management Team, Finance Committee and other internal committees/groups in support of health & social services to the community
  • Collaborate with internal and external agencies to provide quality programs and services to the community including evaluations and reports
  • Maintain liaison with the community to promote services, policies and procedures and to secure feedback on programs and services
  • Develop, maintain and facilitate liaison with visiting health professionals and their supervising organization

Administration/Reporting

  • Ensure completion of administrative tasks as required
  • Prepare reports, briefing notes and correspondence as required
  • Prepare an annual work plan and monthly report to supervisor
  • Establish work priorities, delegate work when applicable and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education / Experience

  • Post Secondary Degree in Public Health, Health Administration or Human Services
  • Five (5) years experience in a health or social services organization managing programs, finances & human resources
  • Experience writing proposals, policies, procedures and reports
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Demonstrated financial management and human resource management skills
  • Experience working with aboriginal people, organizations and communities

Other Qualifications

  • Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines and work flexible hours
  • Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Verification from the Canadian Police Information Center
  • Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and be able to travel

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of government departments/agencies dealing with First Nation Health & Social services
  • Knowledge of health & social services issues at the First Nation and Regional level
  • Knowledge of Mississauga First Nation programs and services
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and traditions

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent conflict resolution & problem solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent computer skills with MS Office software
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Ability to facilitate and maintain a multi-disciplinary team environment

Personal Attributes

  • Be honest and trustworthy
  • Be respectful
  • Possess cultural awareness
  • Be flexible
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics

WORK SITE LOCATION

The Health and Social Services Director work site will be at the Dreamcatcher Complex located at 64 Park Road, Mississauga First Nation, Ontario.

TO APPLY

Customize you cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations and qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us in your application during screening. If you would like a copy of a full job description and/or are interested in applying you may submit your covering letter, resume and three (3) work related references to:

MAIL: / Mississauga First Nation
P.O. Box 1299
Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0
Attention: Rita Chiblow, Human Resource Advisor
CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: /
FAX: / 705-356-1740
Deadline: / Friday, October 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Miigwetch to all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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