Executive Director of Services - Ministry of Children and Family Development

Overview

BC Public Service Ministry of Children and Family Development Kamloops Executive Director of Services Are you a dedicated social services professional interested in a rewarding leadership role? Starting Salary $112,000.00 annually The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in B.C. The Executive Director of Services excels at promoting community involvement in decisions that directly affect services received by clients and actively engages in community development activities, ensuring MCFD and agency delivered services reflect the demographics and heritage of the children, families and communities in a respectful, compassionate, strengths-based and culturally appropriate manner. This role requires a visionary, strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities for improving child welfare programs and services; and the ability to lead, coach and direct a multi-disciplinary team. Qualification for this role include: BSW or MSW; or BA in Child & Youth Care; or M.Ed. Counselling/MA Clinical Psychology, or a related degree preferably in a social sciences discipline; minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a managerial role with responsibility for direct client service delivery; and extensive leadership, change management and influence management experience. If you are looking a career that embraces the values of respect, culture, fairness, excellence and community, consider this rewarding leadership opportunity. MCFD is dedicated to recognizing and respecting Aboriginal customs and traditions and preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates. We offer extensive training, growth and development opportunities; a competitive salary and benefits package; a pension plan that ranks among the best; and offer a balance between work and life commitments. We are committed to continuing to being an employer of choice and providing a professional environment where ideas work. To learn more about this opportunity, including how to apply online by October 4, 2015, please visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=28583 Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service's employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualification for this role include: BSW or MSW; or BA in Child & Youth Care; or M.Ed. Counselling/MA Clinical Psychology, or a related degree preferably in a social sciences discipline; minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a managerial role with responsibility for direct client service delivery; and extensive leadership, change management and influence management experience.

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, including how to apply online by October 4, 2015, please visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=28583