Director of Prevention Services
(Full-Time, Permanent)
Who We Are: Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency governed by a Board of Directors represented by ʔakisqnuk, ʔaqam, yaqan nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band), yaqit ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit (Tobacco Plains Band), Shuswap Band and the Métis Nation BC. KKCFSS programs and services are available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Métis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis (Traditional Territory).
KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:
- Healthy communities make healthy children.
- Children are the future of our, and all, nations.
- Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience.
- Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture.
- Families have the right to culturally relevant services.
Living and Working in ʔaq’am: Cranbrook serves as the regional centre of the East Kootenays and offers a balance of community connection and access to the outdoors. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes, the area provides year-round opportunities for hiking, skiing, fishing, paddling, and exploring the natural beauty of southeastern British Columbia.
As the largest city in the region, Cranbrook provides a range of amenities including healthcare services, schools, recreation facilities, and a vibrant local community, while still maintaining the welcoming feel of a smaller centre. For those seeking meaningful work alongside an exceptional quality of life, the area offers the opportunity to build both career and community.
The Prospect: We are looking for a strong, grounded leader to step into the role of Director of Prevention Services. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all prevention-focused programming across the agency.
This role requires someone who can move between strategy and execution. You will be responsible for setting direction, while also ensuring programs are delivered effectively, teams are supported, and priorities are followed through.
You will lead a diverse portfolio that includes early years, family support, mental health, youth programming, and culturally based services, ensuring they are responsive, consistent, and aligned with community needs.
In the Role as Director of Prevention Services:
You will play a key role in shaping how prevention services are delivered across the agency, ensuring programs are culturally grounded, responsive to community needs, and consistently delivered at a high standard.
Working closely with Team Leads, community partners, and leadership, you will:
- Provide overall leadership and direction for Prevention Services programs, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and community needs
- Lead and support Team Leads by setting clear expectations, providing guidance, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across teams
- Develop and implement strategic and operational plans, ensuring priorities are carried through and translated into meaningful outcomes
- Ensure programs reflect Indigenous values, practices, and ways of knowing, while remaining responsive to the needs of children, youth, and families
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Nations, schools, health providers, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery
- Represent KKCFSS at community, regional, and provincial tables, contributing to broader discussions around prevention and family wellness
- Ensure programs meet legislative, policy, and funding requirements, while maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Use data, feedback, and program evaluation to identify gaps, strengthen services, and support informed decision-making
- Foster a team environment grounded in respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5–10 years of progressive experience, including leadership within social services
- Experience overseeing or supporting prevention, family wellness, or early intervention programs
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations is strongly preferred
- Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.
- NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive report and the supplemental report to be considered.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of
