Full-Time #99 Program Manager, Longer Term Services
Job Description
JOB RE-POSTING # 99
Seeking Eligible Candidates for a Management Opportunity at CMHA Niagara
| Position Title: | Program Manager, Longer Term Services | |||
| Reports To: | Director, Service Quality & Capacity | Vacancies: | 1 | |
| Status: | Full-time Regular | Posting Date: | September 16 – September 22, 2022 | |
| Hours: | 35 – 45 hours per week | Start Date: | Immediate | |
About CMHA Niagara
CMHA, Niagara is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting mental wellness and to improving the lives of people in its service area who have mental illness as well as their families. CMHA Niagara achieves its mission through a number of programs and services.
CMHA, Niagara is committed to a recovery philosophy which focuses on the potential for people with mental illness to lead full, productive and engaged lives in their communities. The Branch works in partnership with many others who share in the commitment to supporting the broad determinants of health.
Position Summary
This will be a full-time position with CMHA Niagara. With a current staff complement of over 120 employees, CMHA Niagara provides a wide range of mental health and addictions services related to case management, immediate services, crisis beds and counselling, employment services, housing services, and information and training. Continued growth and change in the sector and for our Branch requires an incumbent who is committed to the future needs of the Branch while maintaining Accreditation Canada standards.
In support of the Mission, Vision and Values of CMHA Niagara, the Program Manager manages operational and administrative aspects of service delivery including: program budgets, program planning and development, project management, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and continued quality improvement. The incumbent will work with other providers and will be an important link to provide access and enhance coordination of services in the mental health and addictions system for clients and families.
The current portfolio for this position includes responsibilities for our Longer Term Services programs, inclusive of support within housing, employment, case management, single session counselling, and group programs, and experience and knowledge of similar programs is preferred.
CMHA Niagara has representation with CUPE 1287.
Essential Job Requirements
- Masters degree in Social Work, Nursing or allied profession, or other relevant area of study is preferred. Other degrees will be considered with relevant skills and experience.
- Registration with a regulatory body in good standing and adheres to all standards of practice as per the College is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the community mental health and addictions program field.
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives and project management is preferred.
- Knowledge of the unique circumstances of persons with mental health and addictions challenges and disabilities, concurrent disorders and other comorbidities.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated
- Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle; current valid class ‘G’ driver’s license
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
As excellent communication skills are required all invited candidates will be required to submit an extensive written pre-interview questionnaire. Additional testing will be required of preferred candidates that may include emotional intelligence inventory assessment, job analysis profiling and presentation skills. Language skills will be tested if applicable.
How to Apply
CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the LGBTQ community. These backgrounds would be considered an asset. CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the related AODA policies on our website at, www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format. If you are interested in applying for this position, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is received by Human Resources, no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 22, 2022. Only those that will be considered for the interview will be contacted. Email: hr@cmhaniagara.ca Please insert #99 Program Manager, Longer Term Services and your full name into the subject line when emailing.571 total views, 1 today
