Manager - Stabilization

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act. 

Position Summary

The Manager, Stabilization Services exemplifies and promotes the Mission and Values of St.Amant and the goals and objectives of the Health and Transition Services by ensuring that the individuals supported within the service area receive person and family-centred support whether they are here for a short term stay or for a longer period of time. The Manager is responsible for the operations of the service area and is accountable to and supported by the assigned Senior Manager. The Manager and the Charge Nurse form the leadership team for the service area, with a focus on developing the interdisciplinary team, mentoring, supervising and supporting the team to provide the best quality of care and quality of life for each individual supported. The program in alignment with the eligibility for service, promotes service and support for only as long as necessary to meet discharge/transition/stabilization planning goals. 

As a member of the Health and Transition Services Management Team, the Manager, Stabilization participates in activities of importance or relevance to the Health and Transition Services and the organization as a whole, including (but not limited to): strategic planning and initiatives, developing community partnerships, quality evaluation and improvement, risk management and resource acquisition (human, financial, physical). 

The Manager, Stabilization Services participates in the rotating on-call process for Health and Transition Services (H&TS). Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, H&TS, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day and strategic operation of the Stabilization Services including: 

• Clinical Leadership and Coordination 
• Program Development and Practice Standards
• Management of all human/financial resources for daily operations 
• Quality Management and Process Improvement

Qualifications

• HBSW, BScMH, BScPN, BN, OT, RPN, RN, Baccalaureate degree in related health/human service degree is required
• Combination of relevant education and experience will be considered 
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience providing services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism or acquired brain injuries (ABI) in a human services setting, and familiar with current trends and best-practice approaches to serving these populations 
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a formal supervisory or leadership role that included responsibility to manage a budget, and, to recruit, select and supervise a staff team. Experience supervising in a unionized environment is essential 
• Ability to work with multi-sectoral partnership; in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations including the ability to facilitate, collaborate and resolve conflict 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment 
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Vulnerable Persons Act (VPA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), Universal Precautions, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Evidence Based Practice, including current knowledge of best practices in the area of crisis response systems and service provision
• Ability to take accountability, to be mindful, to self-reflect and assess the impact of own behaviour on outcomes 
• Physical capacity to perform all duties, including providing physical care (e.g. transfers, lifting and non-violent physical crisis intervention) when necessary 
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours when necessary 
• Participates in ongoing professional development through self-study, attending courses and conferences and continued affiliation with relevant professional associations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the care and services provided to individuals admitted in his/her assigned unit(s)
• Priority is given to ensuring a person-centred approach in care planning, providing a person specific routine and lifestyle and creating an enabling environment to support stabilization 
• Ensures that a thorough assessment of individual's care, development and lifestyle needs/wishes is completed upon admission 
• Facilitates the organization and implementation of support services, ensuring that the interdisciplinary team has clear direction and the resources required to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the individualized care plans 
• Evaluates services provided by the team and the outcomes of those services 
• Ensures a safe and respectful environment which enhances the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the individuals receiving services 
• Provides the least restrictive environment possible, and ensures that individuals have opportunity to participate in the activities and features consistent with an engaged and active lifestyle that is consistent with an enabling environment which supports stabilization 
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with all care team members (e.g. individual, family, clinical and non-clinical support network, etc.) to address any concerns regarding care provision, behavioural stabilization and health 
• Ensures that all required documentation is completed accurately and within expected time frames

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

•   Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.