Manager - Spiritual Health, Therapeutic, & Volunteer Services - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager for Spiritual Health, Therapeutic, & Volunteer Services. This role involves overseeing recreation programs and spiritual health initiatives, ensuring quality care for long-term residents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health-related fields, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for enhancing the lives of the elderly. Join a team committed to providing equitable health care in a supportive environment, where your leadership will foster a culture of caring excellence and collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in health-related recreation or kinesiology.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of health care systems required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise Recreation Services Department activities.
• Oversee Spiritual Health initiatives and Volunteer Services Department.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Recreation Studies

Therapeutic Recreation Major

CPR Training

Cultural Safety Training

Mental Health First Aid

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Indigenous/Cultural Awareness Training

Job description

Manager - Spiritual Health, Therapeutic, & Volunteer Services - Repost

Requisition ID: 374523

Position Number: 20049191

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Department / Unit: Recreation - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 04/01/2025 - 03/10/2026

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days; On Call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Recreation Programs

Reporting directly to the Director, Clinical Care, the incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work and functions of the Recreation Services Department with other disciplines and departments to maximize team approach and to focus on providing quality care and service to long-term care residents.

Spiritual Health

Reporting directly to the CNO and dotted line to the President & CEO, the incumbent is responsible for all spiritual health initiatives to integrate the Misericordia Sisters mission, values and philosophy throughout the Centre. The incumbent coordinates delivery of person-centred Spiritual Health Services in Misericordia Health Centre and Misericordia Place, supportive of the spirit and philosophy of a Catholic Health facility. Promoting a culture of “caring” excellence through actions, behaviours and attitudes reinforcing best practices supporting person-centred healthcare on unit(s) and WRHA; to be consistent with the strategic priorities, policies and procedures of Misericordia Health Centre.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for oversight of the Volunteer Services Department. Working with the Volunteer Coordinators the Manager provides supervision and support for all areas of Volunteer Services including the gift shop.

Experience

• Three to five years of current experience in a health-related field in recreation/kinesiology or related field, including supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of health care administration and systems, and implications for spiritual health. Involvement in education and research preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a therapeutic activity program.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with volunteers.
• Experience working in a retail setting considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate Degree in Recreation Studies or health-related field is required.
• Major in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Cultural Safety training preferred.
• Mental Health First Aid preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training preferred.
• Indigenous and/or cultural awareness training considered an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills demonstrated with patients, residents, clients, colleagues and Employees.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, teamwork and positive communication skills.
• An interest in and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
• Demonstrates creativity, ability to organize, adaptability, take initiative and good judgement in decision making.
• Ability to work effectively as a team leader/member.
• Able to maintain a close working relationship with patients, residents, families, staff, community faith leaders, and Senior Leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.