Bilingual Team Manager – Community Support Services

This website is not optimized for Internet Explorer. Bilingual Team Manager – Community Support Services EMPLOYER: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre JOB DESCRIPTION: SCOPE OF POSITION The Team Manager of Community Support Services (CSS) program is responsible and accountable for the coordination and implementation of programs that support older adults and adults with disabilities; ensuring ongoing development, service delivery and evaluation within the framework of the WOCRC philosophy and strategic direction. CSS programs are delivered in a variety of locations around the west end of Ottawa. The Team Manager will provide supervision at the place of program delivery. The Team Manager is a member of the management team and handles all aspects of staff management and administration for the CSS teams. The Team Manager collaborates with other WOCRC Team Managers to integrate services using a cross functional lens to increase care coordination to clients across the Centre. The Team Manager collaborates with external groups/agencies in order to ensure effective and comprehensive service delivery and to represent WOCRC in groups and coalitions that address the broad determinants of health. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre operates under the following guiding beliefs: Empowerment Equity Partnership Innovation QUALIFICATIONS Excellent relationship building skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently in remote locationsDemonstrated conflict management and resolution skillsAbility to develop and implement programs using an inter-disciplinary collaborative approachDemonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team environmentDemonstrated ability to work within an Equity inclusion frameworkDemonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based model of intervention;Knowledge of social services delivery in Ottawa;Strong organizational skill due to the multiple locations this position is highly mobile.Education and Experience: Masters or Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Health Administration, health or social sciences or an equivalent combination of education and significant related experience.Minimum of five (5) years management experience managing a multi-disciplinary team including supervision of staff;Experience working with older adults and adults with disabilitiesDemonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based model of health service provision and feminist principles;Knowledge of the Home and Community Care ActKnowledge of health and social services delivery in Ottawa and the broader Champlain region;Knowledge of general management principles, including financial and human resource management;Program development and evaluation experience;Strong planning, decision-making, leadership and organizational skills;Demonstrated ability to identify and serve the needs of diverse communities;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Promoter of team work;Proven conflict resolution skills;Knowledge and experience working with volunteers;Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness with a rapidly changing environment, short deadlines and multiple programs’ consumer needs.Language: Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written is requiredAbility to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written is required, to the following levels:Oral Expression and Comprehension: Advanced plusReading Comprehension: Advanced plusWritten expression: Intermediate plusOther languages reflective of the community we serve are an asset.Other: Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required, including $2 million in liability insuranceDue to the multiple locations of service delivery this position is highly mobile, and the expectation is that the Manager will be working from these sites on a regular basis.SALARY RANGE: Starting Salary is $68,741.13Please submit your application by July 9 at midnight via our ADP Career Centre. Please submit all other questions to [email protected] - please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered. Janice Weir,People Services Manager,Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre,2 MacNeil Court, Kanata, ON, K2L 4H7WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.Due to the volume of resumés received, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr