Resource Development Manager

Workplace
On-site
Compensation
CA$37 – CA$56

About this role

Line Authority: 

Reports to Director of Well-Being Services 

Position Summary:  

As a member of the Child & Family Well-Being Services Team, the Resource Development Manager will be responsible for the Community Kinship and First Contact Panel teams. This position will be responsible for management, administration and delivery of resource development and supports in order to ensure that the needs of children & families are met in a reasonable, effective and efficient manner and are in line with First Nations cultural and spiritual practices. 

Responsibilities:

Manage Operations for STC Well-Being Service Areas

    • Ensure that all agency operations are conducted within relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
    • Coordinate development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs.
    • Tracks and allocates staff and other resources within the service area to ensure quality service is provided to children and families and to ensure programs work towards the achievement of the strategic goals of STC.
    • Perform risk management and liability monitoring;

Manage Financial Operations

    • Be familiar with funding requirements, financial legislation, policies and procedures. 
    • Be familiar with all STC Well-Being Services financial policies and procedures.
    • Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and work plan.
    • Be familiar with generally accepted accounting procedures.
    • Review all monthly financial statements & reports. 
    • Establish and ensure internal financial controls are in place.

Manage and Supervise Staff

    • Recruit and selects new staff and directly supervises, evaluates and delegates responsibilities and authority to STC Well-Being Services supervisors based on the established organization structure. 
    • Provide senior case and/or policy consultations to staff on complex cases and/or issues.
    • Direct resource team members to community assignments in consultation with member First Nations.
    • Ensure that standards and procedures are applied in program and service delivery that are comparable to professional norms;
    • Ensures that each staff member is evaluated as per the personnel policy.

Manage Service Planning, Delivery & Review

    • Assist with proposals and reporting for program funding. 
    • Ensure program funds are expended appropriately. 
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and program delivery. 
    • Troubleshoots and seeks further clarification for unique situations and interpretations of policies on behalf of supervisors.
    • Liaise with federal, provincial and First Nations government agencies for the transfer of cases to the STC Well-Being Services program (repatriation).

Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as required basis. This will include cover-off responsibilities for the Director of Well-Being Services.

Working Environment: 

    • Standard office environment; regular travel (as required)
    • On call after hours support as required
    • Must be willing to work flexible hours as required, which may include some evening and weekends.

Physical Demands: 

Freedom of movement; Keyboarding (>2 hrs at a time); ability to take breaks as necessary.

Health and Safety: 

Rights: All Saskatoon Tribal Council employees have the right to information on potential hazards in the workplace, the right to participate in Occupational Health and Safety decisions, use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, and the right to refuse dangerous work.

 

Responsibilities: All employees must co-operate with the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Committee; remain alert to changes or events that might affect a client or employee safety; report safety issues, accidents or injuries immediately; follow safe work practices, including the use of PPE; and use their training and knowledge to help other employees work safely as well.

Managers are ultimately responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace, and so must make the health and safety of all workers a priority. Related responsibilities include; ensuring workers and supervisors have the information, training, supervision, and experience to do their job safely; ensuring that workplace injury/incident reporting is completed in a timely manner; supporting the OH&S Committee by involving the committee in health and safety activities, encouraging committee participation, and allocation time and resources; actively measuring and working to improve the health and safety performance of their unit/area by taking every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of employees and adhering to legislated safety policies and standards

Education and Experience: 

      • A Social Work degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. 
      • A minimum of eight years progressive experience in the field of child and family services. 
      • A minimum of five years proven experience in progressively responsible supervisory/management positions in the field of child and family services. 
      • Must be a member in good standing or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Work within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

      • Exceptional time management, prioritization and organizational skills
      • Dependability: able to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed
      • Receptive: accept feedback, take ownership of responsibilities, and identifies areas of growth
      • Interpersonal Skills: communicate clearly, seek solutions, and demonstrate flexibility
      • Integrity: keep sensitive information confidential and adheres to STC’s policies
      • Initiative: seeks opportunities for further development 
      • Initiative: seeks opportunities for further development
      • Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.

Other Work Conditions: 

      • Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements; 
      • Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment; 

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