Job Postings: ED, Nanaimo; Manager, Case Management, Vancouver

Executive Director
Columbian Centre Society

The Columbian Centre Society is a Registered Non-Profit Society, demonstrating excellence in psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental health and addictions concerns, and/or cognitive challenges. The Society currently owns and operates five residences in Nanaimo, BC, providing rehabilitation services for approximately 30 adults, and is also involved in associated community engagement activities. 

Columbian Centre’s intent is to encourage a society that values and supports all people, including those experiencing psychiatric, addiction, and cognitive challenges through thoughtful, community-driven leadership and programs that promote recovery, social inclusion, safe housing, and public education. Our resources are dedicated to incorporating contemporary knowledge and best practices in the delivery of mental health and addictions programs, and fostering dialogue among local communities to generate responses to emergent and ongoing social challenges.

Columbian Centre is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Executive Director to support the expansion of the Society’s partnerships and programming in the context of this mission, and building upon the successes of the current Executive Director, beginning March, 2014.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director directs and coordinates the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. In addition, the Executive Director is responsible for liaison with external authorities and regulating bodies that govern how the Society carries out its business. To this end, the Executive Director is responsible for developing and directing the planning, implementation and evaluation of the programs and the operational policies and procedures necessary to carry out the resident services that the Society is required to provide under the terms of its service contracts. The Executive Director is expected to take an influential role in community social and health services development and educational programs. The Executive Director must also be familiar with the development of best practices and new evidence-based treatments within a contemporary psychosocial rehabilitation environment.

The key elements of leadership include oversight and direction of service operations and financial and capital resources including fundraising, human resources, public relations, and Board administration and support. The new Executive Director will be someone who leads by example, and is a seasoned administrator. 

He/she will be knowledgeable and competent in community mental health and addictions programming with emphasis on psychosocial rehabilitation. A minimum of ten years’ experience managing non-profit rehabilitation operations, with at least five years at a senior level; experience with community collaboration, fundraising and strategic planning; and, working in a unionized environment is essential. A good working knowledge of provincial legislation in the following areas: Worksafe, BC, and BC Employment Standards is required.

Additional information about the position of Executive Director, and about Columbian Centre Society, is available on our website: http://columbiancentre.org

Applications for this posting will be accepted by email at ccs.ed.recruit@shaw.ca, until midnight, October 31, 2013.

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Covenant House Vancouver

Manager, Case Management Services

1 Full-Time Position

Job Function

Within the Mission Statement and Principles of Covenant House Vancouver, the Manager of Case Management Services oversees the department and all related programs and services. Within the context of a client centered and integrated case management model of service and in accordance with established standards of professional and best practice, the Manager ensures that case management services are inclusionary, flexible and meets the needs of youth across the continuum of services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Responsible for direct implementation of and adherence to, Covenant House philosophy, policy and procedures

· Provide input to the Director, Program Services in the development of annual service and strategic plans and annual CMS operating budget
· Provide leadership and ensure case management services are integrated within the continuum of services
· Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of Case Management Services
· Manage department spending and staffing costs as per the approved budget
· Manage contract, grant, and/or government funding: approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding
· Complete monthly and quarterly activity reports for supervisor and agency, noting trends, identifying issues of concerns and recommending solutions
· Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities
· Manage the maintenance of client files to ensure they are up to date and consistent
· Responsible for, hiring and training of staff, volunteers and practicum students
· Meet regularly with staff for formal supervision, performance appraisals and provide ongoing informal supervision
· Provide support to Case Management Services staff and other program staff as required
· Provide or coordinate ongoing professional development workshops to all program departments

Qualifications:

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      Minimum Masters of Social Work
· Minimum of 3 years of related experience in directing a case management team preferably at Covenant House Vancouver
· Clinical Credentials & Supervision skills required
· Working knowledge of integrated case management
· Working knowledge of Stages of Change model
· Working knowledge of statistics and outcomes
· Familiarity of attachment theory
· Program evaluation skills
· Ability to conduct staff training workshops
· Demonstrated leadership and strong supervision skills
· Goal oriented, able to plan and delegate
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Computer literate, in particular familiarity with databases

Other Information:

·      Schedule: Monday to Friday

·     35 hours per week

·     Occasional weekends and evenings and on-call as required

·     Full benefits package, including sick and personal leave

·     Preferred start date: November 18, 2013

Contact Information:

· The application process may include an interview by panel as well as a written component.

· Deadline: Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

· For more information on the job and application instructions click here