Job Description

1 FTE Supervisor Position Posting VCS #134 Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children’s (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children, experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. As a registered charity and not-for-profit agency, Vanier has been in operation for over 54 years and is funded by the Ontario government. Vanier Children's Mental Wellness mission is to improve the lives of infants, children, and their families through the provision of mental health services based on clinical excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and system leadership. Appointed by the Ontario Government as “Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management” in London-Middlesex (2014), Vanier is also accountable for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning. Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to professionals working in interdisciplinary teams supporting community and intensive programs and services. Our compassionate and experienced staff provide high quality mental health treatment to children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs using a trauma informed approach. The Supervisor will have a strong commitment to quality and will help build a responsive system for children and families requiring mental health treatment and supports. Active involvement in the agency’s overall functioning is expected to ensure that agency philosophy and policies are effectively implemented. Education/Training/Experience: Community College Diploma in Child & Youth Work or a 3-year University degree in Social Science Five years of direct child counseling experience in mental health services One year of supervisory experience Member in good standing with a regulatory college in Ontario or the ability to become registered preferred Proven interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, etc.) Experience with case management software Experience in leading teams and implementing human resource policies and practices in a unionized environment Experience in change management, and quality improvement Knowledge and experience in program planning, design, and evaluation (an asset) French-English proficiency or other languages (an asset) Specialized training in a variety of treatment modalities that are consistent and integrated within Vanier’s Service Delivery Framework (an asset) A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle A Vulnerable Sector Check is required This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to lead a team in a dynamic environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth. If you have the required experience and skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now! Vanier is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups to apply. While we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Education: Secondary School (preferred) Experience: child counselling: 5 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person