Manager Of Community Support

NL Health Services; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health services organization is seeking a Manager of Community Support to lead a dynamic team in delivering essential community programs. This role emphasizes strategic decision-making, fostering collaboration, and ensuring quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health or social sciences, with proven leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing community health and well-being, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of clients and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in health services, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline or social science required.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in the health system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Community Support programs and manage staff effectively.
• Facilitate engagement with clients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Team Building

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health-related Discipline

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Manager Of Community Support

Zone: Western Zone
Location: DL - Deer Lake Clinic
Position: Temporary Full-time (until 03 October 2025, with possible extension)
Competition Number: VAC0010255
Posted Date: 2025-04-28
Closing Date: 2025-05-05

Hours and Salary

Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, On-Call) 0830-1630 hours
Salary: HL23 (CAD 80,407.00 - CAD 104,529.00 per annum)

Definition of Work

The Community Support Manager is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive range of Community Support programs. This includes program management, supervising staff, team building, clinical efficiency, and managing budgets and operations. The manager will lead specific focus areas within the Community Support Program.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Community Support, the manager will participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating program initiatives. They will provide clinical supervision to health professionals, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Building relationships with internal programs and external partners is essential. The manager will also facilitate engagement with staff, clients, families, and caregivers to ensure quality and safety in service delivery.

The candidate must demonstrate skills aligned with the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework:

• Leading yourself: Self-awareness, performance management, character in line with Western Health’s values.
• Engaging others: Developing others, effective communication, team building.
• Achieving results: Setting direction, strategic decision-making, evaluating outcomes.
• Developing coalitions: Building partnerships, customer service, mobilizing knowledge.


• Transforming systems: Critical thinking, supporting innovation, strategic orientation, change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline or social science.
• Registration and licensure as a health professional in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in the health system.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and team-building skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for complex client needs.
• Broad understanding of health and community services systems and population health preferred.
• Management experience and a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, or related fields are assets.