Job Posting: Program Manager  
Position Type: Full-Time Contract position until March 31, 2023, with the possibility of renewal  
Reports to: Senior Program Manager  
Location: Toronto, Ontario   
Salary: $60,000-$70,000  
Start date: October 2021   
Number of Hours Per Week: 40   

About The New Mentality 

The New Mentality (TNM) is a provincial network that engages and connects youth ages 13-25 who identify as having experience with mental illness. We co-create, support, and facilitate structures for youth-led change in the mental health system and work on a provincial scale to improve the practice of youth engagement. We believe youth can contribute to creating a better mental health system. Working in partnership with youth, adult allies, and child and youth mental health centres, we amplify youth voice and produce recommendations to the mental health system. The New Mentality is a program of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO). CMHO is the association representing Ontario’s publicly-funded Child and Youth Mental Health Centres.  

About the Role 

The New Mentality Program Manager oversees all elements of The New Mentality program, including the planning and delivery of TNM Groups, Disable the Label, and the Youth Action Committee. The Program Manager is a key member of the CMHO team focused on youth voice and has an important role in policy, advocacy and member service delivery. The Program Manager works with the Senior Program Manager and other key stakeholders, including TNM youth, adult allies, consultants, advisory members, to develop high-level objectives and oversee the strategic direction of The New Mentality. The Program Manager is responsible for the financial management of the program, which includes identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, developing and monitoring project budgets, and other day-to-day project management. The Program Manager supervises and supports the Network Coordinator.  

The Ideal Candidate   

The Program Manager is a visionary who looks ahead with clarity. As a result, they seize opportunities and leverage points to amplify youth voice and drive change in the child and youth mental health system. They have a passion for working with young people and creating inclusive spaces for all youth to thrive and contribute. They have a deep understanding and experience leading conversations on racism and other equity challenges. They are skilled in budget management and have experience supervising staff. We emphasize the need to welcome into our community a strong leader who is committed to co-creating spaces centred on meaningful relationships and shared leadership using anti-oppressive and anti-racism frameworks. The successful candidate is looking to lead a dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about creating real change.  

Key Accountabilities  

• Build and execute The New Mentality program operational plan, including Network Engagement, Disable the Label, and the Youth Action Committee.   
• Work with the Senior Program Manager to develop a program sustainability model.  
• Develop and monitor program budget and provide quarterly reports to the Senior Program Manager; ensure TNM projects stay within budget and deliver as obligated.  
• Oversee delivery of annual Disable the Label conference, including the hiring of the facilitation team, safety and crisis management, managing on-site incidents, and post-event reporting and evaluating 
• Oversee delivery of the Youth Action Committee, including supervising and supporting adult allies, safety and crisis management, managing on-site incidents, and ensuring project deliverables are met.  
• Oversee implementation of TNM Groups, including building relationships with TNM group partner agencies and identifying and developing new partnerships with CMHO agencies.  
• Identify funding opportunities from foundations and government; lead the proposal development and submission processes. 

Key Qualifications  

• Five years of experience working in the child and youth mental health sector or related social services field.  
• Three years of experience in program management and staff supervision in a not-for-profit social service organization. 
• Experience leading and hosting conversations on racism using integrative anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices. 
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse staff and stakeholders, including youth from marginalized communities. 
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, conflict management and interpersonal skills.  
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse environment.  
• French/English bilingualism is a strong asset; a second language other than English and French is an asset.  
• Related post-secondary education or equivalent.  

Compensation  

In addition to the Program Manager’s salary, the Program Manager will receive a competitive benefits package and be eligible for Children’s Mental Health Ontario’s RRSP matching program.  

To Apply  

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Mary-Anne Leahy as one document (titled with your first and last name), in PDF format, to resumes@cmho.org by October 3, 2021 with the subject heading “Program Manager, TNM.” Resumes not submitted in this format will not be accepted.  

The New Mentality is committed to equity in our policies, practices, and programs. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from people who identify as Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, living with a disability, or a religious minority.  

If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact Mary-Anne Leahy at the email above. Please note in the subject line: “Program Manager Application: Accommodation Needed.”  

We thank everyone for their expression of interest. We are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying, however, with the limitations of time, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.