Director Of Rehabilitation Services-WG1061

Summit Search Groupis proud to partner with Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba (SCI Manitoba) in the recruitment of their next Director of Rehabilitation Services. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a values-driven professional who is passionate about rehabilitation inclusion and building programs that meaningfully improve quality of life.

SCI Manitoba is a respected community-based non-profit organization that has supported Manitobans living with spinal cord injury for more than 75 years. The organization delivers province-wide services rooted in independence dignity and holistic rehabilitation and plays a critical role in advocacy education and community integration.

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful rehabilitation services while contributing to a mission that truly matters.

The Role:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Director of Rehabilitation Services provides strategic clinical and operational leadership for SCI Manitobas rehabilitation programs. This role oversees service delivery across hospital and community settings leads and mentors a team of rehabilitation professionals and works collaboratively with health system partners government and community organizations.

The Director will ensure professional standards are upheld services evolve to meet emerging needs and rehabilitation programming remains responsive inclusive and person-centred

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Clinical Leadership

• Lead the development delivery evaluation and continuous improvement of rehabilitation programs.
• Provide clinical supervision mentorship and professional guidance to rehabilitation staff.
• Ensure services align with best practices professional standards and SCI Manitobas mission.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit train supervise and evaluate rehabilitation counsellors and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Support professional growth through coaching feedback and skills development.

Hospital & Community Collaboration

• Maintain close working relationships with the Rehabilitation Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Unit.
• Act as a liaison between SCI Manitoba hospital teams and community-based service providers.
• Participate in care planning program development and service coordination.

Strategic & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government departments funders and community agencies.
• Represent SCI Manitoba provincially and nationally through SCI Canada and related forums.
• Contribute to funding proposals reporting and program sustainability initiatives.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare program reports data analysis and service metrics for the Board and funders.
• Participate in Board and committee meetings as a senior resource.
• Support organizational planning and contribute to annual reporting and communications.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counselling Psychology Social Work or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing professional counselling or rehabilitation teams.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC) designation preferred or willingness to pursue.
• Strong understanding of spinal cord injury disability-related legislation and independent living philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership conflict resolution collaboration and program development.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership position it is an opportunity to:

• Shape rehabilitation services that directly impact lives across Manitoba
• Lead with purpose in a mission-driven organization
• Advocate for equity independence and community inclusion
• Influence systems partnerships and service delivery at a provincial level

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

SCI Manitoba is committed to building an inclusive and representative workplace.

• Individuals living with a spinal cord injury or similar mobility impairment are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with Indigenous ancestry are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Accommodation requests throughout the recruitment process are welcomed.

For more information or to submit your resume please reach out to Gail Eckert Director at Summit Search Group

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1