Job Description

MANAGER, WELLNESS

STUDENT SERVICES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for someone who can lead from where they are and be compassionate in the support of NorQuest leaners accessing counselling, social work, nursing, and gender-based and sexual violence response services through our Centre for Growth and Harmony.

Reporting to the Director, Student Services, the Manager, Wellness develops and implements strategies aligning with the College\xe2\x80\x99s vision and mission including , ensuring the long-term vision for the Centre is supported through stewardship and financial resources with partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Focusing on ethical practice, operational process improvement, and policy and procedure development and implementation, the Manager directly impacts student success, experiences, and retention.

HOW YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Assist in the delivery of trauma-informed support services to students of the college who have been impacted by general mental concerns and sexual and gender-based violence, contributing to coordination and communications to departments that are most likely to be involved in the response to incidents on campus.
• Lead health nurses who provide practical nursing emergency supports, immunizations, and proactive health approaches for all learners.
• Maintain community contacts and up-to-date resources and knowledge.
• Monitor student usage and trends, provide relevant reporting including government and executive reporting related to spending, usage, and trends.
• Ensure effective processes to meet the needs of students attempting to access crisis counselling support.
• Serve as the primary contact for student issues in the Centre for Growth and Harmony.

• Participate as a member of the Campus Assessment Response Evaluation (CARE) team, responding to risks identified to the College community.
• Ensure ethical practice guidelines, standards of practice, and standardized process improvements for the Centre for Growth and Harmony are developed and followed including operationalizing best practices outlined by professional regulatory bodies, informed consent, Release of Information, use and disclosure of confidential information, and multidisciplinary expectations and boundaries.
• Consult with other post-secondary service providers regarding supports offered to students, best practices, resources, and special projects.
• Responsible for participating as a member of Healthy Campus Alberta.
• Lead the Wellness team consisting of Social Workers, Counsellors, LPNs, and Advisors through goal setting, service delivery reviews, process improvements, and providing feedback and recognition.
• Contribute to strategic planning with Student Services leadership to support intra-departmental integration and align services with emerging trends and college priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in health, social work, or a mental-health related area.
• Registration with a relevant licensing body.
• 5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a management role, ideally in a post-secondary environment.

• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Mental Health Act, Communicable Disease legislation, and other applicable legislation.
• Knowledge and experience delivering best practices in trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies Standards of Practice.
• Experience developing effective safety plans for individuals at risk for harm, and crisis response.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

• Demonstrated strong ethical decision-making.

• Experience developing and implementing policy and procedure.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in being a People Leader.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to articulate direction and delegation in a respectful manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively and productively with diverse faculty and staff.
• Strong organizational skills to assess, develop, balance, and prioritize.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills are required to be resourceful in seeking solutions to everyday and more complex problems.

SALARY: $95,809 - $119,733 reflective of what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3887

CLOSING DATE: March 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST

Apply to become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

Psst: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we\xe2\x80\x99d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it\xe2\x80\x99s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs\xe2\x80\x94lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward\xe2\x80\x94to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that\xe2\x80\x99s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there\xe2\x80\x99s so much more to us and we invite you to !

NorQuest College