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Lions McInnes House is a unique community program in Brantford, Ontario. The Lions McInnes House (The Group Home for Deafblind Persons, Brantford Inc.) is an apartment setting that provides intervenor services to individuals with deafblindness to promote independence in their home and the community .

We design individualized programs focusing on specific needs, likes and dislikes of each adult with deafblindness. These programs are designed to provide their preferred method of communication, so that they may understand their environment and community while promoting the highest quality of life and independence.

Position Summary

Under the governance, delegation and authority of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the public face of Lions McInnes House (LMH), and its chief executive, responsible for all facets of the operation including organizational strategy, policy and program development and delivery, Organizational Development, Government relations, grants & reporting, outreach and community liaison, management of human, financial and other resources, and advocacy.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Leverages opportunities as they arise, leading and motivating stakeholders in the execution of organizational strategy, vision, mission, and mandate.
• Keeps an awareness of the organization as well as the complexity of its parts.
• With the support of the management team, participates and provides insight into the planning of short and long-term goals and strategies of the agency with all relevant stakeholders in the deafblind community.
• Distinguishes and articulates connection between personal and organizational vision.
• Upholds and acts as a role model demonstrating the ethics and goals of the agency.
• Recognizes, harnesses, and channels the strengths of staff and Board members to inspire pride and good work in the agency and achieve corporate objectives.
• Acts as an advocate of LMH’s Vision and Mission.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead the organization toward shared vision.
• Holds a clear vision of the organization which is shared by the board and staff.
• Leads, contributes, and advocates for services for the deafblind community.

Client Relations:

• Schedule and attend medical appointments and provide community support as needed
• Act as liaison with family/advocates, staff, management, medical personnel and community contacts

Agency Management:

• Implements change for continuous improvement and agency succession planning.
• Develops, implements and oversees relevant policies, procedures and practices that reflect legislative and funder requirements, regulations and agency expectations when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of agencies plans, programs and services.

Board Support and Development:

• Ensure that minutes and reports following board meetings are prepared and distributed in preparation for the next meeting.
• Encourages Board members to actively and constructively participate in Board meetings, committees and events to positively impact the deafblind community.
• Advises the Board of issues (internal and external) and policy decisions that may affect the agency or stakeholders.
• Establishes and implements a development plan that includes recruitment, orientation, education, assessment and succession policies and procedures for the Board of Directors.
• Acts as a resource to Board members with respect to various issues.
• Plans, organizes, participates and follows-up on Board and committee meetings, and provides relevant staff support when required.
• Works in close collaboration with the Board and provides insight into the development of annual objectives and strategic plans to guide the agency.

Financial Planning and Accountability:

• Oversees the day-to-day financial and accounting requirements of the organization.
• Approves expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board/Executive Committee;
• In collaboration with the association’s Finance Committee be responsible for the fiscal integrity of LMH, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the association.
• Oversees the financial management of all projects approved by the Board, including ensuring that reporting responsibilities are met;
• Develops and obtains Board approval for all annual operating, capital and fundraising budgets.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resources utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Establishes and implements financial controls to ensure operational efficiencies.
• Approves expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board.
• Prepares, reviews and/or approves interim and year-end reconciliation reports for submission to governmental agencies.
• Ensures that the association complies with legislation the Canada Not-for- profit Corporations Act and any other applicable provincial and federal laws.
• In partnership with the Finance Board Member, provides the Board with comprehensive reports on the revenues and expenditures of the agency.
• Ensures LHC operates programs and services within approved budgets.
• Schedules and participates in the annual auditing process.

Risk Management:

• Identifies/evaluates potential risks, implementing measures, policies, procedures or practices to address and mitigate harm/risk.
• Ensures that the Board of Directors and the agency have appropriate and adequate insurance coverage in place.
• Communicates areas of risk and plans to mitigate risk to all relevant parties when necessary.

Human Resources Management:

• Establishes and ensures positive, healthy and safe work environments are in place for all staff.
• Supports management staff as an advisor and coach with respect to employee relations issues, working collaboratively, improving performance and taking a positive approach to conflict resolution.
• Works with the management team to ensure new hires have the appropriate tools, training and orientation to be successful at LMH.
• Ensure regular performance evaluations are held and that sound human resource practices are in place.
• Ensures the appropriate processes are followed for the acquisition, enhancement and separation of staff.
• Manages and oversees schedules for Intervenors to ensure proper coverage for clients
• Leads and contributes in staff meetings and training opportunities.
• Actively supports direct reports through monitoring, attention to performance issues and annual performance appraisals.
• Oversees and approves manager payroll and associated attendance (vacation, lieu time, sick days, etc.)

Stakeholder Relations/Public Relations:

• Creates shared understanding of organizational values, goals, and unique niche.
• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs, and goals.
• Serves as LMH’s primary spokesperson to the association’s constituents, the media and the general public.
• Approve all written public relations material prepared for the organization.
• Responsible for the enhancement of LMH’s image by being active and visible within the community, other professional associations, public and private organizations.
• Cultivate a professional image and act as the association’s ambassador, advocate and voice of authority, both internally and externally to strengthen the organizations profile.
• Understands how to craft meaningful messages to the association’s key audiences.
• Ensures that the association’s website is maintained.
• Leads and/or participates in agency tours and information sessions as required.
• Acts as key organizational representative in strategic partnerships building with community organizations and sector partners and associations.

Information Management:

• As agency Privacy Officer, ensures the safekeeping and appropriate distribution of information and records. Deals with all privacy and confidentiality breaches in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensures that all stakeholders are informed of issues affecting the agency in a timely manner.

Service Delivery Management

• Define goals and objectives for the programs of the organization and facilitate the successful completion of these goals to ensure success
• Regularly oversee and/or perform evaluation of programs to ensure that the meet quality standards of the organization
• Ensure that programs and services reflect organizational values and achieve the mission of LMH

Union Relations

• Participate in the grievance process as staff issues arise
• Manage negotiations during the collective bargaining process
• Consult with labour lawyer on labour relation concerns, as required
• Oversee administration by coordinating labour management meeting minutes and sign off and prost approved union communications for staff.
• Attend labour management meetings
• Work with the Union Business Agent to discuss alignment and compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements

• Strong financial management skills including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience working in a community or non-profit service setting including experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role, responsible for day-to-day operations of a community-based service driven environment.
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the associations strategic future to the board, members and external organizations and agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, finance/budgeting and planning skills.
• Demonstrated advocacy and leadership in the social services/non-profit sector.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitating.
• Undergraduate degree in social/community services or business management etc. Related degrees in disability/policy work will also be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, prioritize work, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines with various stakeholders in a multi-faceted environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications in addition to being.
• In-depth knowledge of deafblind, community related services is an asset.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.