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Community Health Services Manager for Lift Community Services

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Position:Community Health Services Manager
Employer:Lift Community Services
Sector:Social Assistance
Posted:2024-Apr-11
Closing Date:2024-May-09
Salary or Wage:$47.42 per hour
Full or Part Time:Full Time
Location:Powell River, BC
Start Date:ASAP
Contact:Kim Markel
Online:liftcommunityservices.bamboohr.com/careers/239

Requirements

Education, experience, and qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred), preferably in the social service field 
- A minimum of 5 years recent experience including at least one-year supervisory experience in non-profit housing or a related social service field; experience working in supportive housing would be an asset 
- Demonstrated experience working successfully with populations impacted by homelessness
- A valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle is required
- Naloxone Training and FOODSAFE Level 1 would be an asset 
- Current First Aid and CPR 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be part of an integrated community team
- Demonstrated ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities and function effectively in difficult and/or crisis situations  
- Demonstrated ability and knowledge of effective internal and external communications planning and execution 
- Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills 
- Demonstrated good judgment skills, tact, and discretion 
- Demonstrated research and analysis skills to investigate and resolve issues and recommend solutions 
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated conflict management/crisis prevention skills 
- Knowledge of local community resources 
- Knowledge of Trauma-informed practice and person-centred care 
- Knowledge of harm reduction and Complex Care Housing theory and practice 
- Knowledge in de-escalation methods 
- Proficient in Google suite programs (Docs and Sheets) and MS 365 programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) 

Duties and Responsibilities

- Leads a dedicated team by providing clear and consistent direction and promotes the team’s success through orientation, mentoring and guidance, and performance management 
- Inspires and engages team members through positive leadership style and demonstrated behaviours to promote a culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency
- Consults and collaborates with the organization’s Human Resources Coordinator regarding human resources, staffing issues, and initiatives including recruitment, onboarding (probationary period and orientation), and adheres to related policies and procedures 
- Approves and oversees recruitment and orientation processes for programs, services, and ensures they are aligned with Lift's recruitment guidelines and policies 
- Manages the successful implementation, daily operations, and on-going evaluation of the programs
- Provides support to staff with participant relations issues, and intervenes as necessary
- Ensures staff has up-to-date knowledge of pertinent policies, standards and procedures, and adheres to same; ensures immediate action to correct non-compliance, including safety protocols such as fire alarms and situations requiring emergency response; and completes and submits appropriate reports 
- Ensures participant records, daily activity reports, and all other documentation pertaining to participants are up-to date and maintained in a system that supports ease of information sharing within the Supportive Housing team, while protecting participant privacy 
- Monitors policy adherence for the programs and recommends/adjusts guidelines as needed, and participates in scheduled policy review with the Director and Executive Director before final board approval 
- Oversees participant intake processes and ensures all necessary documentation arrangements are in place before intake
- Manages local stakeholder relations with community partners, the public, government, and other stakeholders
- Develops mutually respectful relationships with representatives from BC Housing, Ministry of Social Development, Vancouver Coastal Health, and other community agencies  
- Contributes relevant content to the creation of communication materials, such as media releases, and responses to stakeholders 
- Participates in strategic planning and decision-making related to policy development, staffing and human resource management, budget processes/issues, and fund development/management 
- Meets regularly and collaborates with management colleagues to create solutions that advance the successful, efficient, and effective delivery of programs

Additional Details

- Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check clearance
- Please read full job posting online

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