Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health - Ottawa, Canada - Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

_Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

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***Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Manager of Community Initiatives/Mental Health Programs is responsible for projects and programs that benefit the Inuit community including mental health supports and community initiatives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage mental health services and community initiatives and direct their activities to achieve expected results.
Manage and promote the delivery of highquality programming to agencies, hospitals, schools and other mainstream organizations.
Manage policies, procedures and tools in all aspects of program delivery for external and internal stakeholders including hospitals and schools.
Provide leadership and supervision of direct reports.
Manage staff in resolving issues that arise in delivery of services.
Lead proposal development, and support staff in the writing of proposals and program reports. Conduct and or oversee program evaluations.
Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of the IC.
In partnership with Manager of HR assist in the hiring process of staff in keeping with IC policies and procedures.
Work with project/program staff and support them in meeting all their program deliverables.
Provide regular feedback, acknowledge success and the need for improvement.
Supervise the clinical work of mental health staff to ensure that practices support the development of staff, protect clients, and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are developed and adhered to.
Develop funding proposals in collaboration with team members.
Develop and monitor budgets for community and mental health projects/programs and work closely with project/program delivery staff to monitor expenditures.
Seek funding for community initiatives and mental health programs.
Review and approve reporting plans, records and various reports including statistics on projects, surveys, etc.
Provide reports to the Director of Programs as required in a timely fashion.
Establish and foster good working relationships with IC funders.
Ensure that all programs are reflective of the needs of the community and are based on best cultural practice's including trauma informed practices.
Represent IC at meetings, presentations and conferences with stakeholders including partner agencies, funders and government.
Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen, develop, and promote programs and services and strengthen outcomes for the Inuit community.
Establish connections and relationships with Inuit and mainstream organizations that benefit the delivery of quality programs and services.
Work with staff to ensure that projects/programs are promoted within the community and oversee the development of appropriate promotional and information resources.
Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of the IC
Other duties as required

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable for the effective and efficient management of community initiatives/ mental health programs in keeping with funder and partner agreements.
Accountable for managing program human and financial resources in an effective manner

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in the management of community projects/programs.
Manage stress and demonstrate stamina to manage staff and programs as required.
Demonstrate mental effort to deal with stress related to safety and security of program participants and program delivery.
Physical ability to lift more than 5 lbs., occasional bending, and twisting.
Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work.
May be required to work some evenings related to supervision of projects/programs.
Additional hours on occasion to meet deadlines and ensure delivery of highquality programs and services.
Some travel to meetings may be required.
Ensure personal safety precautions are observed at all times according to IC health and safety procedures.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of cultural issues pertaining to Inuit culture and history and ability to transfer that knowledge in a meaningful manner.
Knowledge of Inuit and nonInuit community services and supports.
Fluency in Inuktitut an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Presentations and public speaking may be required.
Strong computer skills.
Experience in managing Human resources in the delivery of community resources.
Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Networking and partnershipbuilding skills.
Effective leadership skills (see leadership competencies)
Ability to respond effectively in crisi