Position Summary:
The Director of Family, Children and Youth Services provides strategic, community-centered leadership for all departmental programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive care that honors diversity, dignity, and respect. Knowledge and experience in providing early intervention and family support services to children and youth with developmental disabilities, and their families, within a family-centred practice framework is required.
The Director's responsibilities encompass all aspects of the department, including financial, human resources, contracts, and services management. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director will foster a collaborative approach across all departments and support the organization to meet Kinsight's broader goal of community engagement and inclusion. Above all, the Director will demonstrate a commitment to the vision and values of Kinsight and will collaborate with, and support staff, persons served, their networks and community in work that advances Kinsight's vision and strategic priorities.
Education:
- Master's degree from a post-secondary institution of recognized standing in a field related to Early Intervention and Family Support, Social Work, or relevant Social Sciences.
- Consideration may be given to qualifications and combined experience being deemed equivalent.
- Administration and leadership related course work preferred.
Experience:
- Experience with early intervention and family support programs and community-based, family-centred delivery of these programs. A high level of understanding of person-centred planning and services and the core issues and opportunities related to inclusion and lifelong disability.
- Minimum five years experience in a senior management position with direct responsibility for program development and review, financial administration, human resources, contract management and funder relations.
- Demonstrated practical experience in organizational and community leadership with ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, training, presentation and public speaking skills) and ability to work as an effective team member.
- Technologically competent across a variety of platforms.
- Knowledge of and experience developing relationships and working collaboratively with community agencies and government systems and services, including health, education and social service systems.
Compensation/Benefits:
- $115,000 - $125,000 annual salary
- Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits package, including: extended health and dental, life insurance, sick benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Generous vacation allowance
To learn more about Kinsight:
- Visit our website: kinsight.org
