Supervision: Hours of work:

Health Supervisor

37.5 per week 8:30 -4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

PURPOSE:      This position has lead responsibility for developing and managing the Home and Community Care program. Developing programs, annual work plans, budgets, and completing all reporting requirements. Provides direction to and supervises the program staff. Incumbent must have proven project management skills and have advanced knowledge of the various health care issues affecting First Nation.

Duties and Responsibilities; (but not limited to}

Administration:

Maintain accurate client files with appropriate documents and financial information Participate in regular staff meetings

Provide monthly activity reports

Understand the need to work within the mandate of the Home & Community Care Program Participate in meetings with Health Committee, Band Council and committees as requested. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with external service        providers ( SWLHIN, MOHLT, Health Canada)

Participates  in  programs  Selection  and hiring of PSW and homemakers.                            

Financial:                                                                                                                                         

Work in conjunction with Health Supervisor to ensure financial accountability for the Homemakers program complete EDRST reports

Process and complete payroll

Prepare bills for payment, maintaining accurate records on file

Ensure accurate and timely completions of all financial monthly reporting requirements to all sources of government funding (i.e. Health Canada, LHIN, Ministry of Health)

Ensure reporting requirements are met in accordance with Federal/Provincial funding agreements.

Ensure budgets are in-line with reporting requirements Sign off on purchases orders on behalf of the program. Develop budgets and annual works plans.

Assessments

Provide an objective non-judgmental approach to client’s needs

Coordinate Bi-weekly staff meetings to review duties and care plans as required

Identify on going needs of elders and persons with disabilities and acts as an advocate to meet those needs in conjunction with the HCC Nurse

Assist clients to access goods and services such as home repairs, medical supplies and assist with finding alternate resources if required.

Participate in case conferencing when required.

Supervision;

Provide guidance and some supervisions to volunteers working in the program, as requested by the supervisor.

Provides supervision, guidance and leadership to workers under his/her direction. Schedule PSW’s and HCW’s work calendar in consultation with the Home and Community Care Nurse.

Performance management and evaluation

Professional Development Training

Attend in service training and external training as needed/required.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent oral and communication skills

essential computer competencies

Ability to establish priorities, develop filing systems, prepare meeting kits on key activities administrative systems and organizational skills

Ability to be creative, conceptual thinking, and relationship skills Research and analytical skills

Ability to take direction under restraint timelines to carry out IFN activities Strong understanding of policy, program and evaluation processes Ability to work with diverse Independent First Nation Communities

Ability to maintain a professional public image representing the Health program

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions:

Work has a high public profile, extensive public interaction and is subject to deadlines

Work requires the ability to take direction, prioritize, work independently and cope with many demands and time constraints

Work may require travel from time to time

Work requires the requirement to work variable hours, when required

Working Relationships:

With Staff and Leadership

The Home & Community Care Program Coordinator will promote courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with HCC staff, including portfolio holders and/or as identified

With External Agencies

Represents and promotes the Health program and seeks to develop sound professional working relationships.

Qualifications

Education and experience

Post-Secondary diploma/degree in business administration, or related discipline in Office Administration, Business Administration or Office Communications an asset.

Experience in First Nations Health Administration

Knowledge and understanding the community and their needs/concerns.