Supervisor (In-House Program)

Requisition ID: 415336

Position Number: 4WMHatpSUP-01

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Ste. Rose du Lac

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Mental Health Program (includes Community and Crisis Services)

Department / Unit: Addiction Services - Willard Monson House

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for the ongoing administrative and, as required, clinical supervision of the in-house program. The Supervisor will participate in, and contribute to, the development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of community -based and in-house treatment programs. They will use their experience and expertise to ensure that a client centered philosophy and approach is maintained, enhanced, and integrated into the development, provision and support of programs and services. The Supervisor will focus on identifying staff training and development needs and program resources to ensure a high functioning, effective and professional team within a client centered culture.

Qualifications

• • Master’s Degree in a related discipline (e.g., Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Science)
  • Minimum five years supervised counselling experience
  • Minimum of two years directly related supervisory experience
  • Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
  • Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
  • Knowledge of and experience in working with adults engaged in addictions recovery and treatment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to performance management theories and models
  • Accuracy and proficiency in administrative skills and experience.
  • Proficiency in individual and group education and counselling theories.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster and work in a team environment and provide leadership to create a respectful working environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated communication skills.
  • Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
  • Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
  • Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
  • Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• • Lead and/or participate in the recruitment process for staff in the unit.
  • Oversee training and orientation of newly hired direct reports.
  • Communicate with staff in a manner that is collaborative and team building in orientation, and firm and fair in direction and follow through.
  • Support staff in problem solving; able to balance staff needs with the needs of clients and those of the organization, prioritize as required.
  • Chair regular staff meetings.
  • Set clear expectations and direction for staff.
  • Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
  • Provide clinical and program guidance, coaching, direction, and decision making to direct reports.
  • Contribute to the coordination and evaluation of program services and to the development of new programming as required.
  • Participate in the annual budget and quarterly estimate process and manages costs within allocated budgets.
  • Ensure the effective management of administrative functions including complete and accurate records.
  • Develop and foster partnerships with community partners to create service integrations and streamline referrals for clients
  • Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner
  • Respond to staff requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner
  • Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor
  • Commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned.

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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