Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families Full time

_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 high-quality 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 high-quality 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 non-Inuit 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 partnership-building skills.
- Effective leadership skills (see leadership competencies)
- Ability to respond effectively in crisi

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