Executive Director - Community & Professional Services Division, REF383K

Company Description JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK! Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 4, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 0 and renewed in 1 and 2, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team. Job Description The Community & Professional Services Division of Yee Hong Centre provides a range of services to support individuals to live their lives to their fullest in their own homes. Services include but are not limited to: Active Seniors Programs, Adult Day Programs, Congregate Dining, Meals on Wheels, Home Support and Assisted Living Services, Friendly Visiting, Community Kitchen, Caregiver Education and Support Services, Transportation, managed services at senior buildings, services to support independent living at Yee Hong’s Life Lease Building, Volunteer Development, a medical clinic and one-time funding projects. CPS offers services across different regions including Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill and Mississauga areas. The Division receives funding from a range of sources including government, one-time grants, donations and private pay. The Division works with three Ontario Health Teams across the province and has local, national and international partnerships, as well as a strong Chinese media presence. The Executive Director (ED), Community & Professional Services (CPS) is accountable for leading all aspects of the division’s planning, operations, and performance to deliver the highest quality of care and resident, family and caregiver experience in the most effective, efficient, integrated, and value for money manners.  The ED, CPS leads a passionate and dedicated team of over people by role modelling and engaging staff in Yee Hong’s vision, mission, and values, to contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic directions, goals and objectives, and to create a safe, healthy, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone recognizes the value that they bring to the lives of residents, family members and their colleagues. The ED works in an integrated manner with other divisions of Yee Hong Centre including long-term care, hospice, advisory education and research, as well as corporate services at Yee Hong to develop, align and execute on common processes, systems, policies, and priorities. The ED also works with external parties to engage the broader community, funders, partners, government officials and others to improve health service integration, population health and Yee Hong’s aims. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, business, healthcare, public administration, other health sciences or the equivalent experience. Minimum years of senior management experience in leading a similar community-based organization. Transformational, visionary, collaborative, and motivational leader demonstrated sound leadership values and competencies in leading self, leading others, and leading within the broader system. Proactively seeks stretch opportunities for learning, development, and growth Track record of leading similar organizations in the innovation, quality improvement, and delivery of excellent services and care within a safe healthy work environment and in an efficient and financially sound manner. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to impact and influence diverse audiences Flexible and adaptable to change; leads quality improvement, complex change and innovation within the home and across organizations to achieve common aims guided by a shared purpose. Actively creates a culture of accountability and a data-driven and results-oriented environment Demonstrated ability to prioritize and be agile in addressing multiple competing demands environment, and make sound decisions with strong business acumen Proven experience with building partnerships with internal and external parties including family members and caregivers, government officials, professional associations, media, service delivery partners, system integration partnerships. Demonstrated knowledge of community-based services and the broader health care, long-term care and social services sectors. Knowledge of health care legislation, standards, and other requirements and corresponding regulations and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes which govern or influence the delivery of services and care. Additional Information Working Conditions Light Normal Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with application review beginning July 1, 4. Interested applicants may apply by quoting reference number REFK. Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer: Competitive total compensation package Multi-employer pension plan Professional development opportunities Ongoing learning and development Employee education assistance program Award winning corporate culture Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate For current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume