Manager Program Development – Healing Homes

Winnipeg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Manager Program Development Healing Homes

For more than 90 years The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children youth and families as an inclusive community strengthening and empowering a sense of being pride and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line youth resource centers emergency shelters mobile crisis teams specialized foster care healing homes job readiness supports and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection unity and compassion the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba

SUMMARY: The Manager Program Development Healing Homes is responsible for the implementation of strategic development and managing the continuous improvement of the Healing Homes program. This role provides leadership coaching and mentorship to Healing Home Supervisors Youth Care Practitioners (YCPs) and casual staff working within Healing Homes. The Manager Program Development ensures that the Healing Homes program operates in alignment with:

The Medicine Wheel and relational worldviews
Indigenous perspectives on wellness belonging and kinship
Provincial licensing standards and child welfare legislation
The vision and values of The Link

The Manager Program Development operates in alignment with the values and strategic priorities of The Link through reflecting in practice the commitment to relational accountability anti-colonial practice and honouring identity experience and belonging. The Manager Program Development ensures that Healing Homes services reflect the identities strengths and worldviews of the young people being served.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development

Coordinate the implementation of advancements to the Healing Homes program model
Ensure Healing Homes practice reflects First Nations worldviews and wholistic wellness principles
Identify assess and report emerging needs
Strategize and develop operational improvements that honour the experiences and needs of program participants

Coaching & Mentorship

Provide structured coaching and mentorship to Healing Home Supervisors to reflect growth-orientated and developmentally supportive leadership
Support Supervisors in staff development conflict resolution and reflective practice
Mentor YCPs in relational practice and culturally grounded care approaches
Facilitate case consultations and debrief sessions
Support succession planning within the Healing Homes
Develop leadership capacity among emerging staff

Alignment with First Nations Worldviews

Ensure Healing Homes programming reflects interconnected mental emotional physical and spiritual wellbeing
Support staff to understand relational accountability and collective responsibility
Guide Healing Homes in strengthening youth identity and belonging
Encourage safe and respectful engagement with culture language land and community
Support staff in navigating complex cultural contexts with humility and openness

Operational Oversight

Ensure Healing Homes comply with licensing standards and legislation
Conduct performance evaluations for Healing Home Supervisors
Support budget oversight and resource management within Healing Homes
Monitor scheduling staffing patterns and staff deployment
Hire train and manage casual staff assigned to Healing Homes
Ensure staff compliance with The Link policies and Provincial Standards

Crisis Leadership & On-Call Support

Provide on-call support to Healing Homes
Respond to emergency and crisis situations
Support Supervisors in critical incident management
Ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up

Collaboration Practice & Interdepartmental Relations

Collaborate with Human Resources Training Finance and Maintenance to support Healing Homes operations
Participate in recruitment and interview processes for Healing Homes staff
Support student placements connected to Healing Homes

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three (8) years direct Child and Youth Care experience
Minimum two (5) years supervisory experience including coaching mentorship and development
Demonstrated experience in program development and quality improvement
Demonstrated knowledge of the Province of Manitoba Residential Licensing Standards
Knowledge of trauma-informed strength-based and anti-colonial practice
Knowledge and understanding of intergenerational trauma
Knowledge of diverse First Nations Métis and Inuit cultures
Experience working in non-profit or community-based environments
Access to reliable vehicle with required liability insurance
Lived experience and meaningful relationships with First Nations communities are considered assets.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Experience learning from elders and knowledge keepers on protocols and practices of our healing and helping ways as First Nations people
Ability to facilitate or support group activities in a respectful and inclusive manner
Understanding or willingness to learn and share the culturally distinct heritage and histories of our First Nations people
Understanding of First Nations histories contemporary realities and the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Calls for Justice related to MMIWG2S and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Demonstrated ability to work within relational community-centered and participant-led frameworks
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries
Ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy discretion and accountability
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required
Fluency in a First Nations language is a definite asset

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in human services or related field;
Equivalent combination of education experience and lived experience may be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Adult Abuse Registry Check Prior Contact Check and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
Valid Manitoba Drivers Licence and satisfactory driving record
Valid First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time - 35 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer Indigenous people women visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit

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