Job Posting | Board Member
Make a difference in the life of a child. Come join our enthusiastic team. Ben Calf Robe Society is a non-profit organization. Our Children are Sacred. Our work strives to protect and enhances this sacredness by providing children and their families with holistic education, support social services and program of high quality and cultural relevance.
Job Title: Board Member
History
In collaboration with Edmonton Catholic Schools and the Nechi Institute, Ben Calf Robe School was created in May of 1981. It was a school which would take children who were not functioning well in the regular school system.
In June of 1981 the Ben Calf Robe Society was formed as a support system for the school, providing counseling, cultural awareness teaching and financial assistance. Over the years, Ben Calf Robe Society has gradually assumed a wider role helping children not only from the school but from the community as well.
The Society has greatly expanded its scope and range of services by developing services and programs to assist children and families. Together, with our funders, we serve newborns to young adults in a variety of ways.
Purpose
Ben Calf Robe Society is governed by a policy making Board of Directors whom follows the board bylaws, board membership, board role awareness, does a delegation and review of the Executive Director Duties and is reviewed for effectiveness by the Executive Director. The powers and duties of the Board of Directors are set out in the Societies Act, the Ben Calf Robe Society Bylaws, and policy of the Society. The Board of Directors must follow a Code of Conduct. Board Members need to demonstrate ethical and professional conduct to maintain the confidence of the membership and the public. This commitment includes proper use of authority and appropriate actions in group and individual behavior when acting as Board Members.
If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like further information, please see contact below.
Education and Skill Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Human Services Field / Social Work / Business Administration
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check
- Experience working with children, youth and families.
- Advanced skills in Windows, Microsoft Office
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Critical thinking and assessment skills.
- Interact with others in a professional and timely manner.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with staff, clients and stakeholders.
- Be able to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects while carrying out ongoing responsibilities.
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and attention to detail relating to assigned responsibilities.
- Commitment to confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
- Flexible
Working Conditions
Meet on a regular basis in the evening, while adhering to the Ben Calf Robe Society Personnel and Program Policy and Procedure Manual.
Remuneration: Volunteer
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate(s) found
Interview Date: TBD
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Please quote BOARD MEMBER when applying. Cover letters MUST accompany resume submissions.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Manager
Email: hr@bcrsociety.ab.ca
Ben Calf Robe Society thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.
