Provincial Lead - Kentville, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association NS Division

Description

Provincial Lead - Education and Training
Canadian Mental Health Association NS Division


JOB POSTING _
(Maternity Leave Replacement)_
Full time 13-month contract starting May 18, 2023.
Provincial Lead - Education and Training
Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division
The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self
- motivated individual to lead the Education and Training team during an exciting time of growth.


ABOUT CMHA NS:
Founded in 1908, CMHA NS is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Through a presence in thirty-six communities across the province, CMHA NS provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Nova Scotians to flourish and thrive.

Today, the importance of our mental health advocacy work in combination with new energy and direction of our organization makes
CMHA-NS a dynamic employer of choice.


OUR CULTURE:
We nurture a culture grounded in curiosity, learning, and building trust-based relationships.

We are committed to advancing our JEDDI work (Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity, and Inclusion) at the individual, organizational and community level.

Our team values are - Compassion, Connection,
Authenticity, Hope and Growth. We embed these values in the work we do in community every day.


ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TEAM: The Education and Training team at CMHA-NS are a tightly
- knit team dedicated to providing all Nova Scotians with accessible and relevant wellness programs. They support a broad catalogue of programs and experiences, including THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental
Wellness and Wellbeing, Resilient Minds, ASIST, Changing Minds and Mental Health in the Workplace. They are also responsible for the design and delivery of custom programming at organizations across the province.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a member of the CMHA- Nova Scotia Division Leadership team, we are looking for a transformational leader for the Education and Training program.

The Education and Training Lead will oversee and support initiatives, goals and workplan of the program. The Lead will support all people working for or collaborating with the program.

The Lead is active in developing and facilitating mental health training and programs to various sectors and individuals, building program structure and workplans adhering to program goals and objectives, and developing partnerships with other CMHA's and local organizations.

Overall, the Lead's position is required to be organized with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives and workplans, yet be quite flexible to adapt to support and work in any of the program areas to ensure all workplans remain on track.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Provincial Strategic and Operational Leadership: 50%
The efficient and successful operations of the Education and Training team
Active contribution to CMHA and Education and Training's vision, strategic goals, objectives, project core actions, deliverables, and outcomes
Lead day-to-day Education and Training team operations
Lead, guide, and mentor the Education and Training team staff by demonstrating positive team engagement and active team culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration
Regular facilitation of mental health training and psychosocial wellness programming
Comply to terms and conditions of grant funding guidelines, deliverable and outlines
Submit project reports, data monitoring and financial expense oversight and submission of staff and project financial paperwork
In collaboration with the CMHA NS ED and Education staff members, lead the strategic direction of the Education and Training team
Develop, shape, inform and implement Education and Training workplan, strategic plan and supporting activities with a focus on long range planning, proactive thinking, and project scheduling
Develop quarterly roadmap
Along with CMHA-NS Leadership Team - contribute to building team culture across the organization and across the province


Partnership/Program Development: 25%

Plan and oversee various Education and Awareness projects and received grants to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion by designating project roles, resources and budgets; and monitor progress to ensure relevant stakeholders are informed and engaged through reporting.

Build and maintain existing strategic partnerships and engage with both CMHA National and local
Nova Scotian organizations regarding education and training initiatives to plan, develop, build capacity, and implement in CMHA Nova Scotia


People Development 25%
Recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ contract employees as appropriate.
Coach, mentor and develop staff including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning a