Employer Name: Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
Location/Address: Kenora/Grassy Narrows, ON
Application Deadline: March 6th, 2026
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Wage: $80,560- $98,801
Duties:
The Resource Manager is a full-time permanent program position. The Resource Manager directs all team functions. The Resource Manager supervises and coordinates the efforts of a team of staff to ensure their efforts culminate in meeting the service objectives of the unit and standards set by regulation. The Resource Manager is a member of the Management Team. The Resource Manager reports to the Director of Services in all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Director of Services.
Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work Degree with a minimum three years’ experience in the management of services for children and their families or a comparable human service program. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
- Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the application of Part X relating to Customary Care of the First Nations.
- Thorough knowledge of the Child Protection Standards in Ontario.
- Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.
- Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Knowledge of the structure and operations of Grand Council Treaty #3 and the First Nations in the Kenora area including tribal and external services and service agencies in the area.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports regarding service delivery and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and facilitate community and group decision-making processes thorough knowledge, ideas, and persuasion.
- Extensive experience in designing and conducting, planning and training workshops.
- Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with clients, subordinates, colleagues, other relevant organizations and management.
- Strong commitment to helping Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
- Commitment to providing services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement
- Excellent supervisory, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team.
- Working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Sound knowledge of human behaviors theories; ability to apply in assessment and planning.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures, and guidelines, mission, philosophy, and core values of the Agency.
- Ability to use authority.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Director of Services.
- You must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.
- Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and
- Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.
How to Apply:
Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract, and three references complete with email addresses at time of interview
If interested submit your resume with cover letter quoting file # RM20261021 to:
Human Resources c/o Unit 209-308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N 1G4
Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca