Director of Family Violence and Prevention Program

Internal/External Posting

1.0 EFT, Permanent

Department:                                  Family Violence and Prevention Programs                                                

Position:                                         Director of Family Violence and Prevention Programs                                                

Responsible To:                              Executive Director

Anticipated Start Date:                As soon as possible

Salary:                                             MAHCP coordinator salary

Union:                                             Non-unionized

Anticipated Shift:                          Days

Position Summary:

NorWest requires a Director of Family Violence and Prevention Programs. The successful candidate will be a
member of the NorWest management team and will be responsible for determining strategic direction, program
planning, coordination, staff supervision, clinical supervision, program implementation and evaluation, and other administrative duties.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in administration and supervising staff.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a clinical counseling role.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.
• Experience in leadership in non-profits an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with community development practice.
• Experience with funding requirements, budget planning and report writing.
• Knowledge in substance abuse and pregnancy.
• Experience in program development and evaluation, and community-based program delivery.
• Knowledge of the legal system as it pertains to family violence situations an asset.
• Experience in communication strategies and program promotion via social media.
• Experience in responding to media requests.

Education & License:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Registration with applicable college required.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources and community development principles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.
• Skills in leadership development.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Identify and implement Leading practices that benefit the clients.
• Valid MB driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Child abuse and criminal records check required