Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation - Manager; Prevention & Support

Position: Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation - Manager (Prevention & Support)
Location: Kananaskis Country (Claresholm)

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Corporate Executive Officer of Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation, the Manager is responsible for leadership, supervision, and overall oversight of Prevention and Support Programs in a manner that reflects the Kainai/Blood Tribe Family Preservation Code and the Stawatsimaani “Raising Children” Framework.

The Manager supports prevention, family preservation, cultural continuity, and the well-being of children, youth, and families by providing guidance, direction, and accountability to staff; fostering collaborative working relationships; promoting culturally grounded and trauma-informed practice; and ensuring services are delivered in a coordinated, respectful, and community-based manner. In addition to the duties outlined below, the Manager shall perform other related duties as assigned by the Corporate Executive Officer from time to time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISION
Provide direct supervision to supervisors and oversight of program budgets, administration, and service delivery to ensure programs are prevention-focused, family-centred, culturally grounded, and aligned with family preservation priorities.

Ensure staff performance standards are met, including culturally respectful practice, relational accountability, timely service coordination, and effective support for children, youth, and families.

Develop and complete performance plans and appraisals for direct reports, including establishing clear expectations, supporting growth and accountability, and documenting progress in a timely manner.

Provide guidance, direction, and support to workers in responding to complex situations using prevention-first, family preservation, kinship, and culturally grounded approaches.

Assign specific duties and areas of responsibility to staff in ways that strengthen coordinated service delivery, accountability, and support for family and community well‑being.

Evaluate overall staff performance and provide recommendations to the Corporate Executive Officer, including support for training, mentorship, and continuous improvement in culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.

Monitor caseloads, workload demands, service trends, and operational risks to inform staffing and resource planning; identify and advocate for staffing and training needs, and implement strategies that support prevention, reunification, and family support outcomes.

Foster and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with staff, families, community partners, and other service providers to support coordinated service delivery and positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and ongoing development of staff who are committed to Kainaiwa family preservation, cultural continuity, and community-based practice.

Foster a high-performing and engaged team through effective communication, coaching, and professional development.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Assist Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation leadership team (Corporate Executive Officer, Finance Manager, Human Resource & Communication Manager) in development and ongoing refinement of program policies, procedures, and service models that support prevention, family preservation, cultural continuity, and coordinated care.

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously evaluate Family Preservation and Support programs, policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with the Family Preservation Code, the Stawatsimaani Framework, and Kainaiwa values.

Monitor program outcomes, assess effectiveness, and lead quality improvement initiatives to ensure services remain responsive, culturally grounded, and aligned with the needs of children, youth, and families.

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