Wellness Centre Director

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring and assessing the Wellness Centre program and service quality to promote a health addiction-free lifestyle

Enhance the well-being of communities by providing holistic (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) counselling in the area of prevention, treatment and aftercare

Direct day-to-day management of all Wellness Centre programs, services, including oversight of 60+ employees and day-to-day facility operations

Set program strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and accreditation standards

Own the program budget: planning, management, and reporting (>$2M)

Oversee Addictions Management Information System (AMIS) reporting

Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual reports to the Board of Directors

Direct delivery of holistic (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) counselling across prevention, treatment, and aftercare

Develop and maintain operational and program policy and procedures manuals

Develop and enhance service delivery models in consultation with ISC, FNIHB, and SHA

Development and implementation of

Annual Reports; and

Quarterly Reports

Oversee and provide direction and support to the Nurse Practitioner and nursing staff on client health care needs

Serve as senior executive liaison to the Board of Directors and community/partner agencies

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Addictions or Health related field;

Certified by a recognized Canadian alcohol and drug certification body

Minimum five (5) years experience in a senior Leadership role

Experience in administration and addictions fields and counselling programs

Knowledge and understanding of the links between addictions treatment and health issues at the First Nations community level

Experience working with budget maintenance and reporting in excess of $2M

Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations; and writing reports

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office