Associate Director of Recovery Initiatives

Job title: Associate Director of Recovery Initiatives

Company: Recruitment Partners

Job description: Associate Director of Recovery Initiatives
Our client is looking for an Associate Director of Recovery Initiatives to join their team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing initiatives focused on leading the development and operations of recovery initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a difference and finds fulfillment in being part of an organization that has a positive impact on the community.Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Lead the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects
• Design, oversee, and evaluate culturally informed mental health and substance use programs, integrating Métis traditions, intergenerational knowledge, EDI considerations and community input into all initiatives.
• Oversee operations of recovery infrastructure and programming in collaboration with selected service providers and affiliates, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets the unique needs of Métis Citizens.
• Monitor program effectiveness while implementing continuous improvements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including service providers, internal departments, affiliates, provincial and federal governments, health agencies, community organizations, and Métis Citizens.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to integrate Métis-specific considerations into recovery initiatives.
• Engage Métis Citizens where appropriate. Facilitate communication to ensure services meet the evolving needs of the Métis community.
• Develop policies, processes and frameworks that support the mental health and well-being of citizens, focusing on culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Manage operational and fiscal activities, including developing and implementing work plans and forecasting within a designated budget.
• Draft funding applications for relevant programs, secure funding for initiatives and projects, and manage obligations under funding agreements and contracts.
• Collaborate in staffing responsibilities and perform supervisory duties including hiring and training staff, assigning job duties, and developing and overseeing staff work plans.
• Mentor team members through feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations, and provide effective leadership to the team.
• Foster a supportive work environment that prioritizes professional satisfaction, growth and a healthy work-life balance.
• Maintain a high level of political awareness, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Your strengths include:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine or a related field with a focus on mental health and substance use. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in mental health and addictions, preferably within a recovery-oriented system of care.
• Experience with community-based program development and implementation.
• Experience in infrastructure development and strategic and operational planning.
• Experience with fund development and management, including experience with grant writing, reporting, and managing and sustaining a large operating budget from multiple funding sources.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or for Indigenous governments or non-profit organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use dependence and the recovering community. Training in trauma-informed care is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills with a recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes the development of individual and organizational capacity.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic planning skills, including an ability to establish short- and long-term plans to meet key objectives of projects/initiatives.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals tactfully and diplomatically and produce professional documents and presentations that target and convey messages to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict confidentiality of sensitive information. High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
• Strong organizational, time management, planning and execution skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, including a demonstrated ability of being adaptable and flexible to potentially changing needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle tense and stressful situations.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Vicky Vu.Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.Accounting & Finance – Engineering, Sales & Operations – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – TechnologyContact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:06:27 GMT

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