Manager, Recovery Community Policy & Programs

Government of AlbertaEdmonton, Alberta

1 day ago

Salary

CA$84,609.00–CA$113,859.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the realm of mental health and addiction recovery? Do you want to see the impact of your work as it happens? If you are enthusiastic about helping Albertans struggling with addiction and mental health challenges to recover, and you excel as a collaborator and project manager, we invite you to bring your innovative solutions to our team. Your skills in managing programs, building connections, and leading people will be invaluable as you help us resolve complex issues.

As Manager, Recovery Community Policy and Programs, you are a critical thinker and problem-solver who will play a crucial role in expanding Alberta’s innovative Recovery Communities, and help our ministry reach our goals for mental health and addiction care in Alberta!

Responsibilities Includes :

1. Policy and Program Leadership :

Support the continued growth of Alberta’s Recovery Community program, and provide operational oversight of recovery communities.
Lead ongoing efforts to incorporate best practices and innovations into the Recovery Community program, including social enterprise.
Provide operational oversight of other addiction treatment and workforce development programs
Ensure adherence to grant terms and ministry requirements.
Provide regular updates to senior leaders on project progress and fearless advice to inform policy decisions.
Collect and manage data to monitor impact and outcomes of programs.

2. Grant and Contract Management :

Manage funding allocations for Recovery Community operators and and community agencies.

Ensure compliance with grant agreements and address challenges.

Prepare updates for Ministry leadership on grant progress and outcomes.

3. Stakeholder Relationship Management :

Foster relationships with recovery community operators and key community service delivery partners, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with the Manager, Indigenous Recovery Community Policy and Programs, in shaping Alberta’s Recovery Community program.

Participate in cross-ministry committees and stakeholder consultations.

Represent Ministry perspectives on national committees as needed

4. Team Leadership :

Oversee performance management and recruitment for the unit.

Coach team members and develop operations plans.

Ensure adherence to Ministry frameworks and manage resources.

5. Unit and Branch Leadership Support :

Provide input on unit, branch and department programs and functions.

Create briefings and reports for senior leadership.

Collaborate with department staff for program integration.

Develop recommendations for program improvement.

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