MANAGER, COMMUNITY SERVICES - Jobs in Hazelton, BC

Job Description

Competition #: 05503277Employee Type: PERMANENT FULL TIMEBargaining Unit: NON-CONTRACTFacility: HAZELTON HEALTH SERVICESDepartment: HAO COMM SRV MGMT-COMBINReports To: HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR,COMM SVCSClose Date: JUNE 12, 2021*Comments:Position SummaryThe Manager, Community Services leads the implementation of strategic objectives and operationalplans to provide effective and efficient delivery of community services that meet NH’s policies and healthpriorities. The position is responsible for providing leadership to the planning, delivery and evaluation ofservices.In accordance with Northern Health’s vision where people and their families receive primary care servicessupported by interprofessional teams, the Manager of Community Services ensures the use of bestpractice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such asphysician practices, homes, schools, and communities.The Manager, Community Services is responsible for the delivery, planning, organizing and evaluation ofservices for the assigned portfolio. This includes the overall management of operating systems, clinicalactivities, education and quality improvement in a variety of service areas such as: Primary CareInterprofessional Teams, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Home Care Nursing, CommunityRehabilitation, and Home Support Services.QualificationsEducation and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in direct team-based health services

or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Operational experience in Primary Care, including a broad understanding of clinical theory and

practice within a team based, person-centered model of care.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local and regional community health issues including a clear understanding of a Primary Health Care Model of service delivery.
• Creates an atmosphere of respect, trust, and workplace health.
• Acts with integrity and contributes to the development of integrity in the organization.
• Works cooperatively with others toward a common goal.
• Inspires, supports and develops others and self.
• Manages human, financial and capital resources effectively and responsibly.
• Makes sound decisions supported by fact-based information.
• Evaluates program effectiveness to achieve improvements.
• Demonstrates a real commitment to service and satisfaction of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative high functioning teams.
• Ability to find creative solutions to problems and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Computer proficiency and ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT