Executive Director

ABOUT THE AULNEAU RENEWAL CENTREThe Aulneau Renewal Centre (ARC) is a registered bilingual not-for-profit organization located at 228 Hamel Ave in St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Réseau Compassion Network (RCN), as the owner and sponsor, ensures the effective and responsible governance of ARC. The Aulneau Renewal Centre works with individuals, couples, and families to develop therapeutic plans that meet their specific needs through therapy, education, support, and guidance.We help our clients work through their challenges to discover a positive vision, so they can optimize their personal potential and growth towards renewal. It is our commitment to provide a variety of services that have unique specialties and are tailored to meet every client’s needs, regardless of their personal and/or financial situation. Services at the ARC are bilingual (French and English) and are accessible.ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThe Executive Director (ED) of ARC provides strategic leadership of the development and delivery of a wide array of programs and services, ensuring the organization meets its mission and achieves its vision and strategic directions.The ED will work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and the management team to enhance programs and services, meet emerging needs and priorities, create and implement sound financial, human resource, service delivery, and operational policies, and champion innovation, accountability and results achievement in a rapidly changing healthcare and social landscape.The ED will establish and maintain strong positive relationships with RCN, partner agencies, donors, clients and their families, staff, volunteers, and the general public.KEY LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIESLeadershipParticipate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the ARCIdentify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the ARCAct as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the ARC's activitiesWork closely with the Board of Directors to ensure that ARC respects its key accountabilities to RCN, in particular, as it relates to expectations under RCN’s Sponsorship Accountability FrameworkFoster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staffIn addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the ARCConduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriateRepresent the ARC at community activities to enhance the ARC’s community profileProvide a safe and respectful work environment for staff and clientsOversee all employees and contractors, students, and volunteers.Operational planning & managementDevelop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the ARCEnsure that the operation of the ARC meets the expectations of its clients, Board, and fundersOversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the ARCDraft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the ARC’s policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriateEnsure that personnel, client, donor, and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintainedIdentify key issues for Board deliberations and develop agendas and materials for Board meetings in collaboration with the Board ChairProgram planning & managementOversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the ARC’s programs and servicesEnsure that the programs and services offered by the ARC contribute to the ARC's mission and reflect the priorities of the BoardMonitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the ARC to maintain or improve qualityOversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projectsWork in tandem with the clinical manager to provide clinical expertise and leadership in the areas of clinical practice, consultation, education and training, program planning and researchHuman resources planning & managementDetermine staffing requirements for ARC’s management and program deliveryOversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staffEstablish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulationsRecruit, interview, and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the ARC's missionEnsure that all staff receives an orientation to the ARC and that appropriate training is providedImplement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an ongoing basis and conducting an annual written performance reviewCoach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performanceDiscipline staff when necessary per personnel policies; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures when corrective action has been followedFinancial planning & managementWork with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budgetWork with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the ARCResearch funding sources, oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the ARCParticipate in fundraising activities as appropriateApprove expenditures within the authority delegated by the BoardEnsure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followedAdminister the funds of the ARC according to the approved budget, without exceeding spending limits set by the Board, and monitor the monthly cash flow of the Aulneau Renewal CentreProvide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the ARCEnsure that the ARC complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding paymentsCommunity relations/advocacyCommunicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of ARC and to identify changes in the community served by the ARCEstablish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the ARCMaintain a consistent and supportive connection with RCN and actively participate as a member of the RCN CEO Leadership CouncilDevelop a strong working relationship with senior leaders of other sponsored RCN organizationsRisk managementIdentify and evaluate the risks to the ARC's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risksEnsure that the Board of Directors and the ARC carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverageEnsure that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions, and limitations of the insurance coverageEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThe Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the overall success of ARC and requires strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain an environment aligned with the organization’s core values. The Board of Directors will rely on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the individual in the role. Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements and be able to demonstrate several leadership and technical competencies.The ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing, preferably in both official languages (French and English)A post-secondary degree (Master’s level preferred) in a relevant discipline such as social work, counselling and mental healthA post-secondary degree in business administration or an MBA would be an asset5 years’ senior leadership experience preferable in an organization delivering health or social services with clinical therapy or counselling experienceExperience in supporting the provision of direct therapeutic mental health services and treatment planning as part of a therapeutic services team of professional and/or paraprofessional staffExperience in crisis intervention and provision of emergency servicesExperience in client psychosocial evaluation and testing and determination of appropriate therapeutic approaches or referral of client in consultation with other professionalsAbility to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.Knowledge of community mental health resourcesKnowledge of clinical operations and procedures and case managementKnowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, programs and methodology, and clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standardsAbility to interview and apply psychological/developmental evaluation skillsAbility to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modificationsAbility to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressesExperience working with a board or governing entityKnowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the Aulneau Renewal CentreKnowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action and the challenges faced by the Indigenous populations of CanadaExperience working with Indigenous populations would be an assetAbility to negotiate with fundersThe ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, care, humility, and resilience.Version française disponible