Manager, Supportive Housing Unit

Job Board Title:
Manager, Supportive Housing Unit

Post Date
10/24/2023

Expiration Date
11/23/2023

Details:
Do you have an interest in managing program and policy initiatives related to housing and community-based healthcare services?
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and is ready for a new and rewarding leadership opportunity?
The Mental Health and Addictions Programs Branch within the Ministry of Health is seeking a collaborative and motivated leader to manage the Supportive Housing Unit, provide stewardship over directly funded programs, and oversee policy and program development to improve community housing initiatives.

Make a meaningful impact on the well-being and future of Ontario's most vulnerable populations as a leader in healthcare services and community development.

About the Ontario Public Service (OPS):
We are one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.

What a career in the OPS can offer:
We are committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible work arrangements, a collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, a comprehensive health and dental plan, and much more.

Our team:
The Mental Health and Addiction Programs Branch (MHAPB) leads supportive housing policy, and program design, and provides funding and stewardship for rent supplements and specialized supportive housing programs. The Branch also provides program oversight and liaison for the provincial forensic mental health system, advises government on mental health and justice policy, and provides policy and program oversight and stewardship of the community child and youth mental health program.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
 The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.
 
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
 
The OPS is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-public-service-anti-racism-policy > and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint < https://www.ontario.ca/page/ops-inclusion-diversity-blueprint > pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

·Lead and manage a team of professionals in the policy and program development, design and implementation of program policy initiatives related to housing and community support.

·Provide expertise and advice to senior management and staff on policy options, risk, and issues management strategies, including support for alignment with legislation and organizational objectives.

·Lead and direct stakeholder relations and consensus building in developing, promoting and delivering policies/programs that support ministry strategies and goals.

·Evaluate and identify opportunities for new and/or improvements to provincial policies and programs.

·Provide management oversight and stewardship of directly funded rent supplements and specialized supportive housing programs.

·Lead, support, and promote a productive and supportive team environment while fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and service excellence.

·Build organizational capacity through effective human resources development by authorizing recruitment activities, labour relations management, talent management, organizational design and succession planning.

 

Qualifications:

How do I qualify?

Strategic Leadership Skills

·You have a strategic, team-focused leadership style to deliver on integrated policy and program objectives while facilitating a positive and productive working environment.

·You can foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment with employees, colleagues and stakeholders.

·You have expertise in structuring, organizing and managing complex projects and initiatives, with a proven track record of success.

·You have experience with operational management and human resources.

Technical and Policy Expertise

·You have knowledge of, and experience with, public policy development, analysis and implementation, and a thorough understanding of the decision-making and approval processes.

·You have a solid understanding of the policy, priorities, opportunities and challenges facing the community housing in Ontario, and knowledge of social service sectors (e.g., community/social services, mental health and addictions, and housing).

·You have strategic planning, policy development and program design skills, which will allow you to coordinate and implement strategies that meet sector needs while supporting the Ministry's agenda.

Relationship Management, Political Acuity, and Communication Skills

·You have strong communication and political acuity skills to provide guidance and advice to, and liaise with, a variety of people of diverse backgrounds and skills.

·You have superior communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to build excellent relationships and you demonstrate exceptional judgment and political acuity.

·You can build, maintain and strengthen collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, across the organization and with other levels of government.

·You can articulate and prioritize issues and risks to senior executives and stakeholders, and recommend mitigation strategies to decision-makers.

·You demonstrate clear communication skills in articulating strategy, direction, advice and recommendations.

Salary Range: $90,348 - $137,895 Per Year

Additional Information:

·1 English Permanent, 56 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 204414, by Monday, November 6, 2023. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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Employer:
Ministry of Health