YMCA BC - Director, Mental Wellness

Posting Date : May 27th, 2024

Position Title : Director, Mental Wellness

Location : Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard Street)

Terms : 1 Year Fixed Term, Full-Time (Paternity Leave)

Shift : 35 hours per week

Start Date : July 1, 2024 End Date : July 31, 2025

Salary : $80,000-$95,000, Includes benefits (medical and dental) + 4 weeks of vacation

Reports To : Vice President, Community Operations

Nature and Scope :

As the Director of Mental Wellness Programs, you will oversee the operations and performance of YMCA Mental Wellness Programs, grow the department through strategic alliances and development of funding proposals to Government, oversee the National delivery of Y Mind programs and oversee independent Y Counselling supports.

Major Responsibilities :

• Leads planning sessions, develops plans and ensures implementation of program / services are in compliance with Association / legislative requirements
• Oversees delivery of high-quality programs and services
• Develops partnerships and collaboration policies and procedures, monitors and tracks compliance
• Management of employee performance, including reviews and discipline where required; management of partnerships with external stakeholders to meet program targets and deliverables
• Budget oversight for Mental Wellness and other programs as required
• Identifies, develops and implements new, sustainable programs, outreach activities and other initiatives
• Works with the association’s fund development team, government relations and project partners to prepare funding proposals and reports

Qualifications :

• Post-Secondary degree or equivalent designation in a mental health related field; Masters level experience preferred to support clinical supports and safety planning
• Minimum 5 years management (2+ at a senior level); Supervision of multiple staff teams
• Budget management experience including budget development and experience managing multiple, complex budgets
• Program management from concept and development, contract acquisition, launch, execution and completion
• Proven experience with stakeholder engagement and partnership development
• Knowledge and experience of the mental health and / or social services sector in British Columbia, required
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C with AED certificate
• We encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including Indigenous, Black, and other racialized groups; LGBTQQ2SIA+ applicants;

those identifying as female and / or gender-diverse; newcomers; and people with disabilities.

Situation :

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

Our values guide our decision-making and behavior :

• Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
• Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
• Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do
• Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact Advance the strength and cause of the Y
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