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Employment Specialist, Foundry Works

May 17, 2022 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

 CMHA Kelowna is seeking experienced, passionate, and dedicated professionals to join us in implementing an exciting new employment initiative, Foundry Works.  The aim of Foundry Works is to support BC young people with their work and study goals.  Guided by the evidence-based principles of Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Foundry Works will provide flexible, wraparound services to help at-risk youth develop work skills, become competitively employed and realize their education goals. Services are based on the premise that competitive work is a core component of personal recovery and meaningful employment can increase youth’s quality of life and contribute to improved mental health outcomes.  Housed out of Foundry Kelowna (https://foundrybc.ca/kelowna), Foundry Works staff will join a team of professionals, providing coordinated care to young people between the ages of 12-24 in the Central Okanagan.

WHO IS A FOUNDRY WORKS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST? 

The Foundry Works Employment Specialist provides individualized, intensive vocational and educational supports and services to help youth clients with mental health concerns find and maintain competitive employment / education training that is meaningful to them. Staff must demonstrate the professional ability to build working relationships with employers, educational institutions and other relevant community partners to develop an employment network, decrease mental health stigma and provide education regarding psychological health and safety in the workplace. Services are delivered using the IPS Model, an evidence-based, client-centered, and strengths based approach.

WHAT DOES THE EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST DO?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Vocational / educational Support to Clients and Employers / Educational Institutions 

The Foundry Works Employment Specialist will provide: job / educational development within the community, employment determination, career and educational planning, mental health supports, employment / education preparation, service coordination as required, arrange unpaid placements, job crisis support, accommodation planning and implementation, education and supports to both employees and employers within the community, job retention / educational participation and coaching.  Specifically:

  • Provide support to clients using the eight principles of the Individual Placement and Support model
  • Assist individuals with mental health concerns to identify viable work / education options
  • Assess employment / education readiness
  • Plan courses of action as a result of assessments – evaluations, consideration of clients’ physical tolerances, impact of mental health on employability / education participation
  • Recommend, develop and implement employment / education plans
  • Service coordination as required
  • Assist individuals to prepare for and find meaningful and competitive employment / education attainment
  • Job development
  • Provide job / education coaching (support to train clients and/or assist them to maintain quality, accuracy and quality of work / educational requirements)
  • Provide intensive job retention support
  • Advocate and negotiate on behalf of youth clients, when necessary
  • Facilitate referrals to identified community resources
  • Develop accommodation plans
  • Provide job / education crisis support
  • Provide pre-employment services i.e. resume development, interview coaching
  • Negotiate job trials and subsidies with employers and other Employment Services agencies
  • Understand and provide Labour Market Information to job seekers to direct their employment search
  • Participate in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships
  1. Other responsibilities
  • Document and maintain electronic youth client records (intake and assessment forms, progress notes, correspondences, database files, etc.)
  • Complete administrative tasks and attend agency meetings as required
  • Complete other required documents in program and agency policies and procedures and standards
  • Maintain employment details for clients (including job type, job title, hours, wage, etc.)
  • Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level
  • Participate in external committees as required
  • Duties may change from time to time
  1. Professional Development
  • Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies and procedures
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training
  • Actively engage and participate in supervisory process 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

Education and Training / Experience

  • Successful completion of a post-secondary – degree in social services, human resources, employment counselling or a related field, is required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years related experience is required
  • Demonstrated experience or understanding of the impact of employment rehabilitation in mental health recovery is required
  • Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to self-manage time and multiple tasks
  • Excellent skills in communication, advocacy on behalf of clients, collaboration with inter-professional teams, consultation with professional colleagues and employers and the community
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and works effectively at an individual, program and system level
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Assets for this position:

  • Formal Training or Education in: Labour Market Information, Job Development, Employment Counselling,
  • Previous experience with using the Individual Placement and Support model

Work environment

  • Work directly with individuals living with mental health concerns and/or dual diagnosis and/or addictions, individuals who are experiencing emotional and/or mental health issues and are working towards recovery
  • There are multiple competing demands which require time management skills, the ability to be flexible and to prioritize
  • Some evenings may be required and weekend shifts
  • Some virtual/remote work may be required

WHO IS CMHA…?

At CMHA Kelowna, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. Like what you hear…fantastic, check us out:  https://cmhakelowna.org/  

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU…

  • A competitive wage
  • All of the other Dental, Health & EAP Benefits
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • 12 sick days per year
  • RRSP matching program
  • A work life balance that actually works with you
  • A culture that embodies ‘walk the talk’ form our Leadership Team
  • As a non-profit, we definitely do NOT have foosball and free snacks, but what we DO have, is the ability to empower our teams, be a part of something bigger…and learning and growing in an organization that fosters transparency and trust.

To apply for this exciting role, please forward a cover letter and resume to Tom Sakamoto, Human Resources and Employee Experience Specialist, at [email protected] by May 27, 2022.

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

Filed Under: Careers (Internal)

Rent Supplement Case Manager

May 6, 2022 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Rent Supplement Case Manager. This role is 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.

WHAT ARE RENT SUPPLEMENTS?

Rent supplements are short-term financial assistance that can be provided for up to 3 months. Rent Supplements are funded by BC Housing and are provided as a timely option for individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness and do not have sufficient funds to maintain their housing. Rent Supplements are intended to provide a top up to rent or provide “bridge” funds that will help keep an individual housed.

WHO IS A RENT SUPPLEMENT CASE MANAGER?

The Rent Supplement Case Manager works within the Homelessness Services team and is the primary client-facing role for rent supplements. They are responsible for managing all aspects of services provided to rent supplement clients.

WHAT DOES THE RENT SUPPLEMENT CASE MANAGER DO?

  • Responds to client and service provider inquiries;
  • Considers other services that may benefit a client in addition to, or in lieu of a rent supplement, and refers clients to those services;
  • Reviews rent supplement and utility relief applications including verifying supporting documentation;
  • Makes decisions on approval or decline of rent supplements and utility relief, including length and amount of subsidy if approved;
  • Performs 6 and 12 month follow up calls with clients who received a rent supplement;
  • Holds a small, shared caseload with the Rent Bank Case Manager, of clients who have graduated from intensive case management programs.

In addition to the client-facing responsibilities of this role, the Rent Supplement Case Manager:

  • Maintains program statistics which includes reconciling database entries against internal spreadsheets;
  • Assigns applicants to appropriate funding streams based on eligibility, and based on available funds;
  • Maintains positive relationships with community partners including rent supplement case managers in other organizations;
  • Has an understanding of relevant community resources to develop wrap around services for clients with the goal of creating housing stability;
  • Liaises with the Market Rental Coordinator to ensure client moves, subsidy adjustments, etc. are updated as needed;
  • Works closely and collaboratively with the Rent Bank Case Manager, the Market Rental Coordinator, and Finance Department to ensure continuity of services;
  • Attends weekly case review and team meetings with the Homelessness Services team.

YOUR STRENGTHS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • A 4-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Work, Human Services, Health Sciences, or other related programs. A relevant two-year diploma plus extensive experience in a related field may also be considered.
  • Experience providing services for at-risk and/or marginalized populations.
  • Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset.
  • Ability to function effectively in difficult, emotionally charged, and/or crisis situations is required.
  • Willingness to work holistically with clients to help them access a range of services, depending on needs identified through assessment.
  • Comfortable with basic financial concepts and tools such as household budgets, comparing income vs expenses, credit, debt, interest and loans.
  • Comfortable working with computer applications, databases, and excel spreadsheets; strong computer skills an asset.
  • Knowledge of local resources related to housing, social and financial services is an asset.
  • Clear criminal records check.

To apply for this exciting role, please forward a cover letter and resume to Tom Sakamoto, Human Resources and Employee Experience Specialist, at [email protected] by May 18, 2022.

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

Filed Under: Careers (Internal)

Finance Controller

April 21, 2022 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

CMHA Kelowna is a large multi-service, non-profit organization with multiple funding streams and is looking for a unique and talented Finance Controller who is both a strategic leader and detail oriented individual who is focused on making an impact within the organization and the community.

CMHA Kelowna is part of a nation-wide federation of more than 100 separately incorporated branches serving communities across the country.  We all share the same belief that mental health is a universal right, where all people have the right to timely mental health treatment or access, the right to secure jobs, safe places to live and enjoy positive relationships that make good mental health possible for every person in Canada.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Controller will provide strategic business planning, financial leadership and responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of full-cycle Accounting, Finance and Payroll functions.

The Finance Controller reports directly to the CEO and is an integral member of the senior leadership team and will bring a experienced level of fiscal and business awareness, integration and engagement to our amazing team of 170+  staff and many dedicated volunteers.  The Finance Controller will ensure optimal management of the organization’s financial resources in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and the financial aspects of other guidelines such as government regulations, contracts with funders, laws concerning charities etc. by ensuring records and reporting are kept current, presented with accuracy for decision making and provided in a timely manner.

We are seeking an incredible person with hands-on experience, actually doing the work and keeping their gaze on the big picture of the operation.  We have multiple funders and different reports to prepare for each throughout the year.  The key will be to understand your customer in this role and how this department can support the customer.  Our finance department has evolved from needing a Controller to someone who will excel at the following:

  • Overall supervision to the Finance team, business development/social enterprise initiatives.
  • Evaluate and improve the internal control policies and procedures,
  • Accurate and timely financial reporting to CEO and the Board of Directors and program managers.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee financial and operations risk management strategy to ensure sustainability and effectiveness

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance and Accounting:

  • Oversees and directs the financial management of all CMHA Kelowna operations, including the annual budget cycle, monthly and quarterly reviews, and revisions, and reports regularly through the CEO to the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee.
  • Provides advice to leadership staff on strategic and operational financial challenges and opportunities related to business performance, funding changes, cash flow, and risk using high-quality forecasting and analytics.
  • Forecasts and manages cash flow, including receivables and payables management.
  • Working closely with the CEO, oversees negotiation, reporting and achievement of terms of financing and the management of investments.
  • Oversees the financial reporting of all CMHA Kelowna program areas and ensures transactions are compliant with accounting standards and governing legislation for registered charities.
  • Oversees the preparation of the annual T3010 and ensures all activities and expenses for CMHA Kelowna are in compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Ensures that all remittances, including GST and other government requirements, are up to date.
  • Remains up to date on best practices in non-profit finance, business systems, and internal control measures, and provincial and federal law regarding non-profit and charitable organizations.
  • Prepares periodic external reports in compliance with funder and /or statutory requirements.
  • Provides executive leadership in the management of CMHA Kelowna’s relationship with financial banking, investment entities, tax and regulatory authorities, and relevant vendors.
  • Works with the Board of Directors, through the CEO, to develop, revise, and implement governance and operational financial policies.
  • Ensures the organization adheres to Board investment policies, providing recommendations to the Board Finance Committee to ensure the best possible financial returns.
  • Performs other special projects as required by the CEO or Finance Committee. 

Budget Development and Monitoring:

  • Works with departmental leads to manage the financial reporting and records requirements for all program area contracts, including budget review, cash flow planning, and forecasting.
  • Analyzes funding and grant contract to ensure complete and accurate implementation of systems and processes to accommodate any new or added programs/services.
  • Works with the CEO and departmental leaders to produce annual and multi-year budgeting aligned with organizational priorities and financial opportunities and constraints.
  • Works with the Board Treasurer and the Finance Committee to prepare the budget presentation for the Board of Directors.
  • Monitors financial performance and prepares variance reports. Advises the CEO, program directors and program managers of significant budget variances.
  • Ensures the CEO, program directors and program managers have the financial reports they require to manage the budgets for which they are responsible.
  • Provides monthly financial statements and year-end financial forecasts to the CEO and Board of Directors.
  • In partnership with other members of the Leadership Team, develops and monitors procurement, capital replacement plan and makes recommendations for capital purchases.
  • Provides support in the preparation of ad hoc financial reports and budgets for proposals, including projections, forecasts, and analyses.

Audit:

  • Oversees the annual audit and the preparation of annual audited financial statements for the approval of the Board of Directors and CMHA Kelowna’s membership.
  • In conjunction with the CEO and the Board of Directors, prepares actions plans in response to the auditor’s management letter. 

Risk Management, Compliance, and Accreditation:

  • Oversees all facets of risk mitigation (financial and legal), insurance, and internal control policies.
  • Works with the CEO and Leadership team to prepare and maintain emergency response, disaster mitigation, and business continuity plans.
  • Works with the CEO to ensure ongoing accreditation with Imagine Canada. 

Supervision:

  • Leads, motivates, and manages finance staff.
  • Assists in recruitment and hiring decisions, orientates, trains, promotes wellness among staff, evaluates performance, conducts performance planning, supervision, scheduling (including approving overtime if required and within budget), progressive discipline (up to and including dismissal) and provide overall support to employees in the department.

Executive and Leadership Team Member:

  • Contributes as a leader to fostering a strong, safe, and inclusive workplace culture that supports all staff to live by shared values.
  • As part of the Leadership Team, stewards progress towards the strategic plan and reviews and assess key policies and practices.
  • Models and facilitates interdepartmental collaboration to advance progress towards strategic plan goals.
  • Participates in executive level planning, problem solving and risk-mitigation. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • University degree in Business/Accounting;
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA);
  • Minimum 7 years professional experience in progressively more senior accounting positions, leading financial management in a not for profit organization is preferred; 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong ability to communicate complex financial issues to senior staff in support of daily operation and strategic plans and goals.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to balance short term requirements with long term goals.
  • Mindful, compassionate, and adaptive leadership style in the face of unexpected challenges.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities and foundations.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability to revise and improve business and accounting processes.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE preferred) CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and payroll systems (Payworks preferred).
  • Advanced Excel, and Intermediate Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, training, and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A commitment to our organizational mission of mental health for all.
  • Advanced knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage), job costing and departmental accounting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience using high level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.

WHO IS CMHA Kelowna?

With organizational culture at the heart of who we are and what we do, we continually seek to improve and evolve their services to meet the identified needs of people within the community.  Through meaningful engagement of thought leaders, community service providers, funders, various levels of government, and people with lived experience in discussions about service quality and focus, the CMHA Kelowna team are ready, willing, and able to shift our focus to meet the needs of the community.  We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for the “right” someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy community and is passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization.  Like what you hear…fantastic, check us out:  www.cmhakelowna.org

To apply for this opportunity, please provide a cover letter and resume to Lisa Blue, HR Manager by April 22nd, 2022 to [email protected]

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna, that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical appearance. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

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