Diamond Bailey Healing Centre Manager
Diamond Bailey Healing Centre Manager
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Employment Opportunity: Diamond Bailey Healing Centre Manager
Location: Halifax NS
Salary Range: $80000.00/ year
Employment Term: Contract June March 31 2026 (possibility of renewal) Full time hours (35 hours/ week)
Reports To: Associate Executive Director
General Description:
The Diamond Bailey Healing Centre (DBHC) is a facility operated by the MNFC and we are looking for one (1) manager. The DBHC located in central Halifax/Kjipuktuk offers culturally appropriate programming and residence to urban Indigenous clients experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. The purpose of the Diamond Bailey is to provide clients with the tools and resources necessary to heal live a balanced lifestyle and gain housing stability.
The manager will supervise all Coordinators and Staff and ensure that they are provided with a culturally appropriate work environment. It is the Managers responsibility to create and implement policies procedures and programming to best help its clients using a trauma informed lense and twoeyed seeing. The DBHC Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders government representatives and other Indigenous communities and organizations to ensure that DBHC clients are provided with equitable and culturally relevant supports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that program delivery is congruent with the Mikmaw Native Friendship Centres mission vision and philosophy by representing the unique needs within the urban Indigenous community.
- Recruit and hire personnel as needed in collaboration with the MNFC Human Resources Department to ensure client and program needs are continuously being met.
- Maintain a workplace environment that attracts retains and motivates staff to meet the cultural and wholistic needs of Indigenous clients.
- Develop and implement the policies procedures and protocols of the Diamond Bailey Healing Centre.
- Ensure staff are provided with the information training resources and support necessary to succeed in their roles.
- Ensure a positive healthy safe and culturally vibrant work environment in accordance with all applicable policies legislature and regulations.
- Ensure implemented intake process is adequate in representing and prioritizing the unique needs of the urban Indigenous community.
- Provide oversight assessment and ongoing development of programs and services offered by the DBHC for the urban Indigenous population.
- Compile various reports for MNFC various funders stakeholders and community.
- Establish working relationships and collaborative arrangements with Indigenous and nonIndigenous community groups and funders at the municipal and provincial level in order to uphold the mandate and goals of the Diamond Bailey Healing Centre.
- Represent the DBHC at Indigenous and nonIndigenous community initiatives and gatherings.
- Develop a plan for DBHC staff and provide ongoing management practices assessment guidance and coaching for the employees.
- Utilize maintain and input client information into the MNFC Database.
- Maintain accurate concise and current staff and client files according to professional and organizational service standards.
- Practice and maintain a positive leadership role; lead by example with nonjudgemental support.
- Support research efforts with developing implementing and engaging in the administration of communitybased research practices.
- Assist in securing funding for the DBHC operations and programming and research funding sources; prepare funding proposals for current and new funding opportunities.
- Track DBHC budget and programming costs to ensure accurate spending and record keeping of expenses.
- Show initiative and creativity in developing programs and services that reduce the barriers for the homeless urban Indigenous population and work toward bettering health and social inclusion practices for Indigenous peoples.
- Network and build relationships with key stakeholders in the areas of housing and social services and actively participate in roundtable industry discussions.
- Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as required.
- Identify and evaluate potential safety cultural and healthrelated risks to clients staff property finances and the Diamond Bailey Healing Centre image; implement measures to control these risks.
- Keep current with changes in programspecific legislation or policies which impact the DBHC mandate and vision.
- Adhere to all Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre policies.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Diploma/ Certification in community social services social work or business administration; or education in mental health and addictions.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and 3 years of project management and supervisory experience; or adequate combinations of education and experience.
- Experience working with Indigenous populations and comprehensive cultural knowledge required.
- Previous experience in mental health working with alcohol/substance dependency considered an asset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources programs and services including; ESIA local/provincial housing subsidy programs and residential tenancy rights and regulations.
- Demonstrated skills in guiding teams and the development of new practices in working with clients based on models of practice and Indigenous culture.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a part of an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to represent and respect the interest of clients.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and prove leadership in areas of expertise.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Access PowerPoint).
- Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) proof of Level C First Aid & NonViolent Crisis Intervention Certification as a condition of employment.
- Must possess valid NS Drivers licence reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.
- Must have proven Indigenous ancestry to be considered please self identify
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
The Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all fair employment practices & laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees; applicants; or other covered persons by coworkers; supervisors; managers; or third parties based on a persons race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin; ancestry; age; veterans status; disability; unrelated to job requirements; ethnicity; genetic information; military service; political affiliation; marital status and pregnancy; or other protected status.
Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mikmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel relocation and application development.
*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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