EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2025-02-002
Social Programs & Services Manager - TermDepartment: Wellness Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT Posting Date: February 10, 2025 Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Start Date: Immediately End Date: June 16, 2027 Salary: Level 10 Step 1 ($117,156.00 annually)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Social Programs and Services Manager oversees the development and delivery of social assistance and supports, Elders supports and community outreach services on behalf of the TH Government. In addition to coordinating client case management and other social and wellness services and programs in Dawson City (in collaboration with interagency teams), the incumbent provides office management and administrative support to the Department, and supervises and supports a team of employees. The incumbent liaises with other governments (Canada, Yukon, other self-governing Yukon First Nations) and non-government agencies, and represents the TH Government in consultations, advisory committees, working groups and negotiations with respect to health services and programming issues and challenges.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.
Essential Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Criminology, Psychology, Counselling or a related field of study combined with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing community-based wellness and social programs. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, manage, evaluate and report on holistic programs / services delivery.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of addictions and basic prevention strategies.
- Prior experience coordinating treatment options for individuals, as well as creating and providing pre-treatment, treatment and aftercare opportunities.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of land-based healing initiatives to advancing First Nations community wellness.
- Demonstrated experience with budget and financial management.
- Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, coaching and performance managing staff members.
- Experience in obtaining and administering funding and grant proposals.
Assets:
- Prior experience in working with or in a First Nation Government, and in the delivery of social programs and services is an asset.
- Knowledge of restorative justice approach to using restorative practices to manage conflict.
- Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations.
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Class 5 Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract and willingness to acquire Class 4 driver’s license.
- Standard First Aid Certification.
- TH101 cultural awareness.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/
Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: [email protected]
Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens
in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”