Senior Manager, Mental Health and Justice Programs

at  Fred Victor

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job Title: Senior Manager, Mental Health and Justice Programs
Position Type: Non-Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Contract (6 Months)
Number of Positions: 1
Rate: $38.60 to $44.33 per hour
Vacation: 7% vacation pay
Benefits: Dental, Extended Health (100% Employer Paid Premium), float day, paid sick leave for
contracts 6 months and longer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Supervisor: Director, Health Services
Posting Date: October 17, 2024
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Location: 800 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

experience, if demonstrated, would be considered.

• 3 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with individuals with mental health and justice challenges
• 5+ years of experience in service provision experience in the community mental health, addiction & housin

• The Senior Manager is responsible for meeting funder and FV program quality and output expectations; and
  day-to-day operations, including risk management, staff support, supervision, performance improvement,

planning, and coaching.

• Provide weekly and strong clinical supervision and presence to teams including support, feedback, and

leadership with clinical assessment (OCAN), care coordination, and client transitions/discharge.

• Ensures implementation of the Health Services Community Model of Care.
• Perform and action the SWAT analysis and ongoing development of the programs to optimize services and

client perception of care.

• Supports staff with their wellness plan and Safe and Effective Use of Self.
• Assist staff with care planning for clients and engage in regular joint visits to clients to ensure sound

assessments and provide support.

• Increases the accessibility, relevance, and responsiveness of other services, supports, and resources to Fred

Victor’s client group through community involvement activities.

• Oversee the development and implement a facilitative management model that reflects the principles and

objectives of a client-centered, approach and fosters client involvement.

• Participate in budget planning and provide oversight of operational budget & accomplish financial goals and

report periodically to the Director on financial performance.

• Works closely with FV Housing, Health Access, Central Intake, and community partners to ensure gaps in

services are reduced and clients’ outcomes are optimized.

• Develop and foster a wellness-safe work environment.
• Ensure the organization’s policies and procedures are carried out accordingly.
• Supports Director in operationalization of FV strategic plan.
• Engage in effective change management to ensure negative impacts on operations are minimized.
• Other duties as assigned.
• You will report to the Director of Health Services and supervise 5 FT staff.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Preferred Current membership in good standing with a Regulated Health Discipline Professional College in

Ontario, a Master of Social Work Degree achieved or in progress. Knowledge and expertise accrued through

experience, if demonstrated, would be considered.

• 3 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with individuals with mental health and justice challenges
• 5+ years of experience in service provision experience in the community mental health, addiction & housing

sector/ system.

• Demonstrated Strong background in community mental health.
• Demonstrated effective and innovative leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and judgment skills

Knowledge and skill in program development.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong command of clinical practices and care models.
• Best practices in the provision of community mental health services.
• Embracing a philosophy of trauma-informed care and applying diversity, equity, and social determinants of

health and inclusion principles to all areas of your work.

• Work collaboratively with partners and are a leader in the provision of mental health support to a variety of

populations.

• Demonstrated program development and project leadership
• SWAT analysis and quality improvement
• Well-developed interpersonal skills that will facilitate effective, productive, and appropriate relationships with

the client group, partner agencies, and staff of FVC.

• Proven ability to stay informed of evidence-based and emerging practices and the changing needs of sectors

being served and ability to foster an environment of service excellence and clinical competence.

• Experience managing programs, preparing, and monitoring budgets, and reporting is an asset.
• Applied computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet).
• Ability to communicate in another language.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Previous management experience in a unionized environment and knowledge of collective agreements is an

asset.

• Well-developed ability to prioritize work through short- and long-term goals and remain flexible in reaching

those goals.

Compensation and Benefits

• For the Senior Manager, Mental Health and Justice Programs, Fred Victor offers a pay rate between $38.60 to

$44.33 per hour.

• 7% vacation pay
• Generous paid sick leave and float day (for contracts greater than 6 months duration)
• A comprehensive Dental and Extended Health group benefits package (for contracts greater than 6 months)

includes individual and family coverage, including prescriptions, hospital accommodation, hearing care,
paramedical practitioners and a wide variety of dental care. Additional insurance includes vision care and travel

for emergency medical services.

• Access to employee and family assistance plan.