Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for one or more programs and provides professional assistance for the development of services. She/he conducts research activities that are necessary for identifying and evaluating resources and needs. She/he conceives and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning. She/he provides advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. She/he may participate in teaching or training activities.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Coordinator of Maanuuhiikuu/Mental Health Services, the person will:
- Develop a resource map of mental health services available in each of the nine Cree communities;
- Identify and evaluate the current strengths and challenges of each community with regard to mental health and crisis intervention services;
- Using the Maanuuhiikuu Strategic Plan as a basis, evaluate the readiness and ability of each CMC to integrate identified mental health strategies and services at the community level
- Work closely with identified CMC management teams to implement changes, and develop strategies to integrate mental health and crisis intervention services in their communities
- Provide professional assistance, collaborate on research on best practice models related to each community's needs and resources;
REQUIREMENTS
Education: * Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, social work, or health administration, or other relevant discipline such as applied human science.
Experience:
- 3 years of relevant planning or programming experience with at least one year of specific experience in project management, and/or program implementation;
- A proven ability to work well at consensus building and collaborative strategic planning;
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Good knowledge of MSSS legislation, regulations, the Ministry Network and programs, and current trends;
- Extensive knowledge of organizational strategic and tactical planning, program planning, and evaluation;
- Extensive knowledge of planning and research methods, statistical analysis, and information systems;
- Familiarity with Microsoft computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Knowledge of First Nation health/social service models, trends and issues is an asset;
- Knowledge of Cree culture, language, and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee;
- Strong record in a similar type of planning, programming, research or evaluation environment;
- Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and teamwork skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation;
- Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, planning and decision-making skills;
- Proven record of strong team work, ability to work autonomously and in a self-directed fashion;
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
OTHER* Willing to travel.
