Policy Manager for Disability Services

3 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Manitoba Government Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager to lead our Disability Policy and Programs team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs for children and adults with disabilities, including Children's disABILITY Services, Community Living disABILITY Services, and Provincial Alternative Support Services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead policy and program development and implementation for children and adults with disabilities
  • Provide leadership and direction to Program and Policy Analysts to achieve strategic goals and objectives
  • Represent the branch on interdepartmental working groups and external stakeholder engagement
  • Supervise, guide, mentor, and support Program and Policy Analysts to achieve program goals and objectives
Requirements
  • Post-Secondary degree, preferably at the Master's level, in human sciences, economics, or public administration
  • Experience providing leadership and direction in the interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies
  • Experience leading or supervising a team, including the ability to foster team engagement through coaching, guiding work, and developing employees
  • Project management skills, including the ability to lead process and quality improvement, provide and lead solutions to challenges
  • Experience preparing budgets, forecasting, and managing program funds
  • Strong political acumen, demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders to influence decisions
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to negotiate, foster collaboration, and consensus
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to formulate recommendations to senior leaders
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Excellent written communication skills to prepare documents for executive decision-makers and diverse stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and experience working independently, under pressure, while managing multiple priorities in tight timelines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge of programs for children and/or adults with disabilities
How to Apply

Reporting to the Director of Disability Policy, the Manager is responsible for leading policy and program development and implementation, and providing leadership and direction on programs and policies for children and adults with disabilities.

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