FASD Family Support - Clinical Lead at New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

54.45

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Supervision, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Funding Proposal Writing, Trauma Informed Care, Attachment Informed Care, Systemic Perspective, Case Management, Community Engagement, Cross-Cultural Communication, Leadership, Reporting

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

FASD Family Support - Clinical Lead New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities. FASD Family Support is one of the many services offered by New Directions; it offers community-based services for families whose children and youth have challenges with development, learning, behaviour, or difficulty managing daily life tasks. The program uses a person-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma informed, attachment, and decolonizing approach, grounded in building relationships that foster the strengths of the individual, and the family in the context of the larger community. We are currently seeking a Clinical Lead to manage the provision of services and lead supervision to the team of Counsellors and Occupational Therapists. Responsibilities of the Clinical Lead include oversight of the day-to-day operations of the programs, facilitating planning for upcoming initiatives, program development, training, identifying gaps in services, program evaluation, reporting to funding bodies, engaging in community initiatives to serve individuals and families, experience writing funding proposals, and promotion of the program services. The Clinical Lead will liaise with the other service areas of New Directions, community resources and collaterals. Training for the successful candidate will commence immediately with a gradual shift of responsibilities and overlap with the current Clinical Lead who will be retiring from this position. The successful candidate will bring the following: * Minimum 5 years’ experience working within the field of social services * Experience and knowledge in working with those living with FASD and their families is required. * Master’s degree and membership in a professional body preferred. e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT), Occupational Therapy (OT) * An awareness of inter-generational trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous communities and people, cross-cultural factors and factors that contribute to the healing and recovery process * Experience working from trauma informed, attachment informed, and systemic perspectives * Experience working with families involved with multiple systems is also essential * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a dynamic team environment The salary range for this 70-hour bi-weekly position is $44.2665 to $54.4523 per hour (equivalent to $80,565.03 - $99,103.19 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health, Dental, and Long-Term Disability Benefits) is provided to all full-time, regular employees. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks; and must supply a current driver’s abstract. The closing date for all applications is July 14th, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries. New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas. Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Lead manages day-to-day operations and provides supervision to Counsellors and Occupational Therapists. Responsibilities include program development, evaluation, reporting to funding bodies, and liaising with community resources.