About Tsay Keh Dene Nation
Position Summary
The Director of Child and Family Services is a senior leadership role responsible for creating, launching, and leading the development and implementation of a new department. This position will design the department’s vision, structure, policies, programs, and partnerships while ensuring services are responsive, equitable, and aligned with best practices in child and family wellbeing.
The Director will operate with a high degree of autonomy during the department’s initial development phase and will play a critical role in shaping how children and families are supported across the organization/community. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, mission-driven leader to build sustainable systems that create lasting impact.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Department Development & Leadership
- Establish the mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan for the Child and Family Services Department
- Design the department’s organizational structure, staffing model, and operational workflows
- Develop policies, procedures, and service standards consistent with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements
- Lead all phases of department startup, including planning, implementation, and continuous improvement
Program Design & Oversight
- Identify community needs and design child- and family-centered programs and services
- Ensure services are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based
- Establish performance metrics and evaluation processes to measure outcomes and effectiveness
- Oversee program quality, compliance, and risk management
Staffing & Team Building
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise department staff as the program grows
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture
- Provide leadership development, coaching, and performance management
Budget & Resource Management
- Develop and manage the department’s budget, including forecasting and resource allocation
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities such as grants, contracts, and partnerships (if applicable)
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability
Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, agencies, schools, and stakeholders
- Serve as a key representative and advocate for child and family services internally and externally
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to ensure integrated and holistic service delivery
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Prepare reports, data analyses, and presentations for leadership, boards, or governing bodies
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, human services, education, or a related field
- Significant leadership experience in child, youth, or family services
- Demonstrated experience building programs, systems, or teams from early stages
- Strong knowledge of child and family wellbeing frameworks, policies, and best practices
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
- Master’s degree (MSW, MPA, MPH, or related field)
- Experience in government, nonprofit, or community-based service settings
- Grant writing, funding development, or contract management experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- A builder who thrives in startup environments
- Strategic yet hands-on, able to move seamlessly between big-picture planning and day-to-day execution
- Collaborative, empathetic, and deeply committed to supporting children and families
- Confident making decisions independently while engaging stakeholders thoughtfully
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:
HR: [email protected]
Tsay Keh Dene Nation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
