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Manager, Seniors Services - Guelph, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Guelph, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Closes:
March 10, 2023 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff.

We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities:
Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include:
Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety:

We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a
MANAGER, Seniors Services

This is a regular fulltime position (minimum of 35 hours per week) based at 80 Waterloo Ave., Guelph.

Reporting to the Director of Services, the Manager, Seniors Services is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Specialized Geriatric Service (SGS), the Intensive Geriatric Service, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant and the Guelph Wellington Seniors at Risk Program in a manner that fulfils the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of CMHA WW and complies with provincial and federal legislation and standards.

This position has a strong partnership role with the SGS System of care and works in conjunction with key community partners.

The focus of the work will be to ensure smooth operations, implement and establish systems that will ensure a quality service, develop and maintain relationships with key community partnerships.

Specific functions include, providing effective program monitoring and implementation, handling day-to-day operational issues, program development, managing an interdisciplinary team, providing clinical supervision and consultation, preparing service reports and planning/maintaining the service program budget, as well as contributing to the growth and development of the Seniors Service System across Waterloo Wellington.

The incumbent requires:

Master's degree in Nursing, Social Work or other health sciences discipline and current registration with legislated regulatory body
A minimum of five years' clinical experience with a minimum of two years in a community setting with specific mental health program experience or five years of experience in a related field
Minimum of two years formal supervisory and/or management experience
Ability to supervise others, identify and address performance and disciplinary matters in a professional and constructive manner
Experience in program administration in the mental health field, knowledge of relevant legislation, support and treatment
Extensive knowledge of community resources and supports and ability to network effectively and build partnerships with other service providers
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills, positive facilitation skills to lead team meetings, motivate and support staff
Time management and organizational skill to effectively manage workload, schedule activities and appointments to meet the demands of the position
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and external to the agency
Demonstrated understanding of multicultural communities and values diversity
Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required

***Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.

Experience:
Required

2 year(s): Formal supervisory and/or management experience
5 year(s): Clinical experience

Education:
Required