Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House Program Director

Coldwater Indian Band Posted: October 18, 2020
Expires: October 31, 2020
Location
Merritt, Canada

Description

The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking a dynamic and outgoing individual to fill permanent/fulltime, the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House Program Director position. The Program Director is responsible for fulfilling the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House strategic and operations program/plans as well as supervising the Transition House staff.

From a feminist perspective of trauma and violence against women and children the Program Director provides leadership for all phases of the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House operation in a manner that allows it to realize its strategic direction.

The Program Director works with the Band Administrator, Chief and Council in planning policy issues and operational matters. Also assist in developing an Advisory Committee for the House.

  • Implements the policies and manages the budget approved by the Chief and Council as well as apply for any additional funding to enhance programs and services.
  • Follows all the Coldwater Indian Band policies that are associated with the Transition House.
  • Promotes services and discretionary activities and ensuring that the services and activities support efficient and effective operations.
  • Uses independent judgement, within the authority of the position, in decisions that influence the operations of the House to ensure that the goals and objectives are met. Responsibilities in the following areas; Leadership, Operations, Programming, Human Resources, Financial, Community Relations/Advocacy, Risk Management, and other responsibilities that are in line with operations of a Transition House. Work closely with the Coldwater Indian Band Social Development Department on violence prevention and social issues.
  • Attend meetings and appropriate training sessions as required.

Position Qualifications:

  • University Degree in related field (i.e.; Social Work; Social Sciences; Public Administration)
  • An equivalent combination of education and work experience (related diplomas and minimum 5 years related work experience in a non-profit or on-reserve community service environment)
  • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of and responsibilities of the position
  • Strong Analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement
  • Work under high-pressure conditions, independently and collaboratively within a First Nations, non-profit community setting
  • Awareness of the dynamics of violence and abuse and evidence – based treatment responses
  • Superior communication skills, written and oral
  • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux language an asset
  • Ability to organize and manage workload and create work schedules
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Successfully clear a Criminal Records check
  • Valid class 4 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract
  • Reliable vehicle

Salary: Relevant experience and qualifications will be evaluated.

Resume with references and cover letter are to be sent via email to

Attn: Coldwater Indian Band Human Resource Committee

c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.)

PO BOX 4600

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Deadline for resume’s: October 30, 2020, 4:00 pm

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Mission Statement: To enhance and sustain our quality of life through wellness and culture, and to utilize and preserve all our resources for now and future generations.