Healing Lodge Program Manager

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  • CompanyAtlohsa Family Healing Services
  • Job TypeSupervision/Management
  • Required ExperienceMinimum 5 years experience in a bed-based addictions treatment centre
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsMaster’s degree in social work and/or related field
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline06/21/2024

Job Description

Healing Lodge Program Manager

Healing Lodge · London, Ontario

Department: Healing Lodge

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Manager/Supervisor

Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 per year

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Program Manager for the Southwest Healing Lodge. The primary role of the Program Manager is to provide for the overall direction and effective administration of the land-based healing program, while ensuring high-quality, client-centered services that are in line with the vision, mission, and philosophy of the organization.

 

The Southwest Healing Lodge is intended to provide day and residential addictions treatment for Indigenous peoples, through Land-based Healing programming. The Healing Lodge has a special focus on empowering families and the prevention and healing from gender-based violence.

 

As Atlohsa continues to rapidly grow and expand, a willingness to be flexible, and accommodate ongoing change is necessary.

Role and Responsibility

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Harm Reduction and trauma-informed care, the Healing Lodge Program Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing program service delivery which aims to support Indigenous peoples’ healing from the effects of intergenerational trauma. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Care, the Program Manager implements strategic plans within approved budgetary guidelines, legislative requirements, regulations, policies, procedures and mission of the organization. The Healing Lodge Program Manager provides trauma-informed staff supervision and maintains staffing schedules. The Program Manager will guide their team in constructively supporting the programming needs of other Atlohsa department’s participants. Using experience and effective management skills, the Program Manager is an innovative strategic thinker with the ability to creatively design plans for new, improved services and programs for the organization.

 

As the Southwest Healing Lodge transitions into a bed-based program, the Program Manager would be responsible for strengthening and developing regular consistent day programming while simultaneously establishing and implementing a roll-out process to build the team’s capacity, onboard new staff, and establish and maintain community relationships and advise supervisor in order to secure appropriate land for land-based healing services. The Program Manager would be responsible for creating and implementing short and long-term operational plans and annual operational budgets.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Permanent; full-time
CLOSING DATE: June 21, 2024
REMUNERATION:

  • $85,000 to $95,000 per year
  • 100% employer provided benefits:
    • Healthcare
    • Dental
    • Vision
  • Three (3) weeks vacation
  • 12 self-development days per year

Experience and Qualifications

Suitability

  • Master’s degree in social work and/or related field
  • In-depth understanding of addictions and substance use as it pertains to treatment and healing
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a bed-based addictions treatment centre
  • Experience working with Indigenous peoples who have been exposed to violence/abuse, homelessness
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the traditional healing practices, languages, and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region
  • Strong analysis of colonialism and the ways in which historical and ongoing colonization impacts Indigenous peoples intergenerationally
  • Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to provide training support and supervision
  • Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
  • Comprehensive understanding of program implementation and evaluation
  • Demonstrate strong organizational/time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, define measurable objectives, outcomes and meet timelines
  • Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct
  • Knowledge of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework and the Native Wellness Assessment are assets
  • Demonstrated experience in working with First Nations Communities/committees, working groups, Chiefs and Councils and Boards of Directors will be considered an asset.
  • Valid Ontario G-Class Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certificate and Current Vulnerable Sector Check

How to Apply

Individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

 

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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