DIRECTOR, SOCIAL PROGRAMS at Nunatsiavut — NeverHard

Supportive living services for individuals with multiple and complex needs Eviction prevention programs Housing support initiatives Ensure programs are grounded in Inuit values, culturally safe practices, and community priorities. Promote holistic approaches to wellness that recognize the social, cultural, historical, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Ensure services are trauma ‑ informed, strengths ‑ based, and responsive to lived experience. Embed reconciliation principles into program design, service delivery, and decision ‑ making. Address the impacts of intergenerational trauma, colonial policies, and systemic barriers within social programs. Champion trauma ‑ informed and harm ‑ reduction approaches that prioritize safety, choice, dignity, and self ‑ determination. Foster environments that respect Inuit knowledge, language, identity, and cultural connections. Contribute to departmental and government ‑ wide strategic planning as a member of the senior leadership team. Lead the development of policies, frameworks, and standards related to homelessness, housing stability, and supportive living. Use evidence, community input, and Inuit perspectives to identify service gaps and develop solutions. Support continuous improvement through evaluation and learning. Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets and funding allocations. Prepare budget proposals for this programarea; and authorize expenditures from approved budget within authority guidelines. Ensure transparent and responsible use of Nunatsiavut Government resources. Oversee contribution agreements and partnerships with Federal and Provincial Governments Support audits, evaluations, and public reporting requirements. Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Inuit communities, service providers, and partner organizations. Support meaningful community engagement and collaboration in program planning and improvement. Represent the Department on internal and external committees and working groups as required. Promote collaboration across Nunatsiavut Government departments to support integrated service delivery. Provide strategic advice, briefings, and reports to the Deputy Minister and senior leadership. Monitor outcomes and performance indicators to demonstrate impact and accountability. Communicates program goals, standards,policiesand procedures to the staff of this program area. Conduct community visits to observe staff at work and discuss services and issues at the community level Acts as a role model for the Mission, Vision and values of the organization and the Social program. Provide leadership and supervision to managers and senior staff responsible for shelters and housing support programs. To assist and support supervisors in the assignment of work plans and orientation Foster a respectful, inclusive, and values ‑ based workplace culture. Support staff wellbeing, professional development, and culturally informed practice. Lead performance management in a way that reflects Inuit governance principles and shared accountability. To complete human resource functions in this unit including writing job descriptions, recruitment, hiring, promoting and discipline. To interpret and administer organizational policies consistently and fairly, as well as to facilitate constructive resolution of conflicts. To assist with acquiring all necessary resources (funding, space, time, information and equipment), which are consistent with program goals. Other related duties as required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, Indigenous governance, community development, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience. Combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered. Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and multidisciplinary teams. Experience working with Inuit communities, Indigenous governments, or northern/remote contexts is essential. Deep understanding of homelessness, housing instability, and complex ‑ needs populations. Strong knowledge of trauma ‑ informed, culturally safe, and strengths ‑ based approaches. Demonstrated understanding of Inuit culture, values, and governance, and the impacts of colonization. Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and decision ‑ making skills. Strong communication and relationship ‑ building skills. Ability to navigate complex systems in a respectful, politically aware, and community ‑ focused manner. Assets Bilingual in Inuktitut and English. Competitive Paid Leave Package Group insurance including health and dental Department: Health & Social Development Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day. #J-18808-Ljbffr