Director of Integrated CareFull-Time

SUMMARY OF JOB:

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Integrated Care fosters a
culture aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Rideau Community Health
Services (RCHS), oversees and supports the risk management and quality
programs, provides strategic, operational, and financial oversight, and leads
the Integrated Care Teams. The Director applies principles of innovation and
business acumen in creating and executing the strategic and operational plans
and ensures high-quality service delivery across the organization.

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES

Program Management

The Director of Integrated Care oversees collaborative service efforts for RCHS including:

• Lead in the planning, development, quality
  improvement, and evaluation of service integration. 

•  Oversee in the development of workplans aligning
  RCHS’ strategic priorities with Ontario Health Team priorities.

• Advocate in the planning, development, quality
  improvement, and evaluation of Primary Care Services.

• Understand and review data requirements related to
  funding.

• Support quality improvement, planning, and best practices providing leadership and support to the interdisciplinary teams.

• Lead various initiatives, build partnerships, and collaborate with funders and community partners that support client needs throughout the broader community.

• Apply effective leadership and management skills appropriate for the position and demonstrates content-specific expertise needed for the role.

•  Work closely with the Leadership Team to ensure consistent and effective communication.

• Develop and implement mechanisms to support collaboration and ensure the effectiveness of service delivery.

• Support regional outreach to partners, community members, and external organizations to support collaboration.

• Assume other related management duties, as required.

Leadership

• Participate as a member of the Leadership Team.

• Participate in the development of organizational policies and procedures.

• Participate in the effective delivery of services and the efficient administration of the organization as a whole.

•  Represent the organization to a variety of audiences internally and externally.

• Organize and deliver team meetings and support planning events.

• Identify staff training and development needs.

•  Ensure the Chief Executive Officer is informed of key issues involving finance and administration and/or the
  organization as a whole.

• In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, assume acting responsibilities as requested and provide coverage for
  other departments.

•  In consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, undertake negotiations with community agencies with regards to
  partnership agreements.

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk.

• Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.

• Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals.

• Maintain competence and professional license to practice as appropriate.

• Support the student and volunteer placement programs.

• Promote awareness of and participate in RCHS activities.

• Contribute to the work by participating in meetings and committees.

• Work both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by RCHS.

• Contribute to RCHS’ practices of hiring, orienting, training and mentoring staff.

• Contribute to the efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services, and activities.

• Participate in efforts to enhance capacity through staff development.

• Support and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.