Hudson Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

Director of Regional Rehabilitation Services
STATUS: Permanent Full time (35h/week)
PLACE OF WORK: INUKJUAK
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

The Ungava Tulattavik Health Center is located in Kuujjuaq. It provides all health and social services in the eastern part of Nunavik. It serves seven Inuit communities with as many CLSCs, a seniors' center and a hospital in Kuujjuaq. It employs approximately 1,000 employees: administrators, professionals, doctors, dentists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, support staff, casual employees, etc.

The communities of Nunavik are located north of the 55th parallel where a subarctic climate prevails. This climate results in permafrost and does not allow for any agriculture. Nunavik is the largest region covering approximately one third of the total area of Quebec. There are no road links between the communities of Nunavik and southern Quebec, nor between the communities of Nunavik themselves. Access to the region and its communities is only by air and sea.

FUNCTIONS

Under the authority of the Director of Regional Rehabilitation Services, the Coordinator is responsible for for supervising the Qulliq girls center in Inukjuak, the Sapummivik boys center in Salluit and the Atsanirq group home in Puvirnituq. He supervises the staff under his authority, and develops and applies policies relating to the activities and programs under his responsibility.

In support of the three-unit heads, and in compliance with the intervention philosophy, the facility's policies and procedures, and current legislation, the coordinator plans, organizes, directs and controls all activities such as clinical, cultural and school programming, as well as access to rehabilitation services. He is responsible for the creation and implementation of new programs.

**Qualifications**
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and establish short
- and medium-term development objectives and projects, including human, material, financial and technical resource requirements;
Participate in the preparation and execution of budgets and maintain financial equilibrium;
Prepare and present reports required by management for monitoring and control purposes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control all department activities;
Coordinate the various teams and ensure collaboration between departments, internal and external partners, and customers;
Ensure excellent human resources management and mobilization of existing teams;
Identify and implement activities to meet demand, maintain and constantly improve the quality of services, while staying within the allocated budget;
Participate in the development of programs, codes of conduct, policies and procedures for the rehabilitation of young people, and ensure that they are respected by staff;
Identify the training needs of staff under his/her responsibility and make recommendations to his/her immediate superior;
Ensure compliance with the various clauses of the collective agreement and contractual clauses;
Inform staff under his/her responsibility of the company's objectives, policies, procedures, regulations and their evolution;
Plan and actively participate in team meetings to promote communication, exchange and sharing of information on current projects;
The coordinator will have to offer a daycare service. A schedule will be established with the other managers.

May be called upon to replace the unit manager(s) during their absence or the Montreal or Ungava coordinator.

Academic requirements:
Undergraduate degree in the human sciences or any other relevant discipline

Experience requirements:
Three (3) years experience in a supervisory position

Five (5) years' professional experience in rehabilitation for young people with adjustment difficulties

Any other combination of experience and training deemed relevant may be considered

Significant experience in coordinating reorganization and major change projects would be an asset.

Other requirements/skills:
Theoretical and practical knowledge of the Youth Protection Act, the concept of protection and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Knowledge of the Youth Qualification Program (YQP)

Fluency in English and French (oral and written), Inuktitut an asset

Ability to adapt to a different environment and culture

Ability to work in unstable, emergency and crisis situations

Team spirit and collaborative spirit

Sense of responsibility and initiative

Leadership skills

Judgment, discernment and tact

Problem-solving skills in conflict situations

Proven communication skills

Analytical and synthesizing skills

Managerial courage

Willingness to travel to different regions of Nunavik

**Conditions and benefits**

COMPENSATION: The applicable working conditions are those of middle managers in the health and social services sector.

CLASS 38: Min: $82 697 to Max. $107 505 / year

ISOLATION PREMIUM : $203.66/week

HIGH COST LIVING PREMIUM: $116.80/week

RETENTION PREMIUM: $114.99/week

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