Family Violence Prevention Manager

Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) was established in 1972 and is a non-profit organization with a status free open-door policy. KAFS is dedicated to empowering the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities of Kamloops and surrounding areas. KAFS provides culturally appropriate programs and inclusive services that meet the needs of urban Indigenous people to become healthier, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Family Violence Prevention (FVP) Manager oversees daily operations of the FVP team, including scheduling, staffing, workplace safety, and program development. They ensure alignment of strategic goals with operational needs, collaborating with KAFS and stakeholders to prevent domestic violence and promote inclusivity.

The FVP Manager provides trauma-informed supervision, fostering staff development, crisis management skills, and cultural humility. They mentor the team, connect prevention efforts with training and policy advocacy, and uphold principles of social justice and cultural competency. Responsibilities include coordinating safety plans, delivering training on sexualized violence, managing onboarding, addressing performance concerns, and handling disciplinary processes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining community partnerships, representing the FVP team in committees, and preparing reports and funding proposals.

• Ensure KAFS cultural values are practiced daily by role modelling expected behaviours and encouraging staff to embed cultural practices in all work activities.
• Manages scheduling, staffing, supply ordering, workplace safety, payroll approvals, leave management, and monitoring program activities and facilities.
• Plans, evaluates, and develops the FVP program in collaboration with KAFS and stakeholders to align with strategic goals.
• Provides mentorship, feedback, and skills development to staff through one-on-one and team meetings, addressing challenges and fostering inclusivity.
• Articulates connections between domestic violence prevention, training, and policy advocacy to uphold principles of social justice, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility.
• Leads onboarding, orientation, and provides training on sexualized violence, trauma care, and cultural competency.
• Develops safety plans for individuals and families, collaborates with local services, and builds relationships with community partners.
• Represents the FVP team in internal and external committees.
• Leads the creation of an FVP committee to address systemic barriers such as racism, bias, and power imbalances.
• Advocates for survivors' challenges with service providers, including healthcare, RCMP, and ministry services.
• Prepares statistical reports, funding proposals, and monitors expenditures, including reviewing credit card and petty cash usage within program budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support program success.

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social services (e.g., Public Health, Social Work) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of senior leadership experience in program development, management, and supervising diverse, multi-disciplinary staff teams, preferably within non-profit or community-based organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with local service providers, network within the community, and coordinate services.
• Extensive experience supporting staff exposed to complex trauma, with a strong commitment to cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and violence-informed practices.
• In-depth understanding of systemic barriers faced by individuals and families experiencing sexualized violence, housing insecurity, mental health challenges, or poverty.
• Knowledge of local Indigenous and non-Indigenous social services, including housing, income, and food security supports, as well as Indigenous values, protocols, and land-based healing practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, LGBTQI2S+ individuals, racialized persons, and those engaged in sex work.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and anti-colonial practices, with the ability to promote positive change in policies and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coaching and mentoring staff, conflict resolution, and fostering empathic communication while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic and relational workplace.
• Proficient in using technology, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.
• Strong project coordination skills, including budgeting, workload management, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, such as service providers, funders, and community members.
• Flexible and resourceful, with a positive approach to navigating changing work…