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Executive Director

Job IDB6-81-F4-6C-E8-1F
CompanyDakota Tiwahe Services
LocationGriswold
ProvinceManitoba
Date Posted2021-12-07
Posted Until2022-02-05
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryPublic Administration
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Description
Located on the banks of the Assiniboine River in Southwestern Manitoba, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN) is the largest Dakota Nation in Canada. The Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has created Dakota Tiwahe Services, an important initiative focused on the protection of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation children and families. These services ensure the protection of Dakota culture by providing services which represents the morals and philosophical, cultural and traditional components of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

Taking an integrated and collaborative approach, particularly with those of Health, Education, and Social Development, Dakota Tiwahe Services objectives are to create healthy families and re-unite families. To move these initiatives forward, they are seeking an Executive Director.

The Executive Director provides leadership and direction in the delivery of all programs for Sioux Valley Dakota Tiwahe Services and reports directly to the Board of Directors. In collaboration they will oversee the management of the Administrative office and the Sioux Valley community office. They will also develop and implement Child and Family Services (CFS) programming within the Agency that are consistent with the culture and traditions of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

Position Overview:

* Provide leadership, direction and guidance for the organization and team.
* Communicate and work closely with the Board of Directors and its committees and work in collaboration with the Government of Sioux Valley through elected Chief and Council.
* Meet with various government departments/officials to advocate on First Nation Child & Family Service issues, representing SVDN in all CFS initiatives that occur within the Province & outside.
* Negotiate with various government departments to secure funding for new program initiatives.
* In consultation with Board of Directors and management team identifies new initiatives and future agency direction.
* Manage day-to-day operations, financial administration and building maintenance of the administrative office in Brandon.
* Responsible for ensuring the development of administrative policies and procedures as well as the delivery of programs and administration of the agency.
* Attend meetings with Executive Directors of the other SVDN agencies.

Qualifications:

* A degree in human services such as psychology, family studies, human ecology, education, community development or social services.
* Knowledge of Child and Family Service Act, standards and legislations.
* Knowledge and respect for Indigenous culture and communications, of governance models and principles.
* Excellent listening, written and oral communication.
* Ability to think creatively and strategically and bring ideas forward.
* Must satisfactorily pass and submit Criminal Record, Vulnerable Persons', and Child Abuse Registry checks.

About Dakota Tiwahe Services

Dakota Tiwahe Services is a unique program developed in collaboration by Council, Elders and experienced Child and Family Services members. Dakota Tiwahe Services is a lifeline for many community members that offers prevention and care services for families in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

These services provide care for the whole person, creating family programs and activities such as providing addiction programs and parenting and food programs.

www.svdngovernance.com/programs/dakota-tiwahe-services-inc

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

www.svdngovernance.com

SVDN continues to lead and progress by becoming the only self-governing Dakota Nation in Canada recognized by both the Federal and Provincial governments, and the only self-governing First Nation in the Prairie Provinces.

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation delivers numerous programs and services - find out more by visiting: www.vdngovernance.com/category/programs
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyTo submit your candidacy, please email your resume in confidence to Dan Perera at uperera@peoplefirsthr.com