Provincial Director – Permanent Full Time Position

Key Assets Canada is part of an expanding global organization, supporting children youth and families everywhere and we are looking for you to join our growing team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

In Canada, our non-profit offices are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Key Assets provides specialized care and support services to young people with complex needs and supports families. Working in partnership with statutory bodies, we strive to develop and offer a range of supports and services tailored to meet the needs of children and youth, delivering positive outcomes. As an organization, Key Assets endeavors to respond to the needs of the community in a manner that is innovative, sustainable, proactive, and focused on growth and development. We are currently recruiting in Nova Scotia for the position of:

Provincial Director – Permanent Full Time Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer for Key Assets Canada, the Provincial Director is responsible for:

· ensuring high-quality service in Nova Scotia aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Key Assets Canada.

· holding responsibility for the actions of KANS and ensuring such is regularly provided to the CEO and the Board of Directors.

· carrying out the administrative and leadership functions of KANS related to service agreements and contracts with agencies, ensuring compliance with provincial and/or federal legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.

· keeping well-informed of provincial and national child welfare development, research, and policy, effecting implementation of services within the agency where appropriate, and communicate such to KANS management team.

· reporting regularly to the CEO for Canada providing updates and development on planning, service development and program delivery.

· leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of an annual strategic plan and budget.

· overseeing and ensuring collaborative planning with key stakeholders, both outside of the organization and within.

· providing fiscal oversight to secure the viability and sustainability of programs.

· ensuring completion of all required Key Assets internal and external monthly reporting.

· ensuring that operational staff and supervisors appropriately oversee the development of individual evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention plans for children and youth.

· supporting directors, managers, supervisors, and child and youth care staff in the operationalization of treatment goals.

· leading the ongoing development, delivery, and monitoring of existing and new programs and services.

· providing leadership that promotes a positive and client-centered organizational culture.

· representing KANS in community events and/or interagency activities.

· developing a learning culture, analyzing, and prioritizing learning areas for the team.

· all other related duties as required.

To be successful in this position, candidates must have the following qualifications:

· A post-graduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum of ten years post-graduate experience working with children and youth (and their families) with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.

· Minimum of seven years of demonstrated leadership experience.

· Ability to lead and function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

· Extensive experience in intervention planning, case management, and the provision of trauma-focused evidence-based care.

· Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.

· Clear Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.

· Child Protection Clearance Check granting clearance.

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Clear Driver’s Abstract.

· Use of a private vehicle.

· Proof of citizenship.

· Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience.

· Group Health Benefits enrollment (medical, dental, etc.) and competitive RRSP contribution matching up to 5% of employee contribution.

· Annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year (4 weeks).

· Sick leave entitlement of 7 days per year.

· Learning and development, training and certification opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume by email to recruitmentcanada@keyassets.ca The closing date for applications is March 27th, 2024.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

At Key Assets, we pledge our commitment to valuing diversity and inclusion and strive to act with cultural sensitivity and respect. We are strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations that we serve and will continuously strive to build and sustain an equitable work environment. We will always challenge the norm, ask questions, and keep our promises.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, which includes applicants from all cultures, diverse gender identity and expression, race, and others who contribute to our diverse population. We ask applicants who may require an accommodation to contact our HR Department at recruitmentcanada@keyassets.ca.We will work to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the interview and selection process.