Company:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Details:
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is looking for candidates for the position Manager of Teechuktl Services. Based out of Port Alberni, this permanent, full-time position will provide leadership and management expertise to effectively support the delivery of NTC’s mental health and wellness programs to ensures the needs of Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth and adults are being supported.
Responsibilities Include
• To manage the NTC Teechuktl team within a culturally safe framework that balances the benefits of both Quu’asa approaches and western mainstream methods
• To manage delivery of Clinical Counselling, Prevention, Quu’asa, NIHB Mental Health programs; and ensure services meets the needs of client groups
• To ensure that program contracts, data collection, evaluations, and funding reporting are completed in a timely manner
Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $90,000 - $115,000. For further information contact Lynnette Lucas, Director of Health Lynnette.Lucas@nuuchahnulth.org.
Qualifications & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related professional qualification with a specialization in mental health plus direct experience managing mental-health services
• Minimum of 5-years of experience in managing a mental-health services program involving contract negotiation/administration, supervision and team building
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software programs
• Direct experience working with First Nations or familiar with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations culture family systems considered an asset
• Able to provide acceptable references and criminal record check
• Personal wellness plan, and experience effectively supporting staff to maintain their wellness plans
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
• Demonstrate compliance with the NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19 double vaccination)