1390: Director of Service – Clinical and Children’s Services

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Director of Service Clinical and Children Services to oversee children mental health services. This role involves policy development, compliance with government standards, and ensuring culturally sensitive service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Social Sciences and relevant work experience, alongside flexible working capabilities.

Benefits

Optional Hybrid work schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available to all employees

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• Candidates with a blend of relevant experience considered.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s G Licence.
• Ability to respond to on-call service requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of children mental health services.
• Develop and maintain effective working relations with managers and community service providers.
• Ensure services comply with legislation and standards.

Skills

Flexible working hours

Culturally relevant practice

Policy development

Education

University degree in Social Sciences and Humanities

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

As a member of senior management and reporting to the Chief Executive or designate, the Director of Service Clinical and Children Services will be assigned a portfolio of responsibilities which will include assisting in the operation of children mental health services, as well as responsibilities for knowledge and information management, specific internal and external liaison, special projects, policy development and reporting functions.

The Director of Service Clinical and Children Services will assist in ensuring that services are provided using culturally relevant and evidence-based practice, and that services are delivered following the vision, mission, and core values of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Director of Service Clinical and Children Services will work with the Senior Management Team and Managers in children mental health services to ensure that services meet the requirements of legislation and service standards required by all funding bodies and levels of government, including the Ministry of Children community and social services (MCCSS), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ontario Health (OH), District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB), and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The Director of Service Clinical and Children Services will develop and maintain effective working relations with managers, staff members and allied community service providers; assist with the development of policies and work plans; and other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or designate.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• University degree in Social Sciences and Humanities. Candidates with a blend of relevant experience, training and education considered.
• This position will require the ability to work flexible hours and travel out of town.
• Ability to respond to twenty-four (24) hour on-call service support requests from programs in this portfolio.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s G Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.