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Organization Description: Black CAP is a leading organization in Canada serving the needs of Black, African and Caribbean communities impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. We provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals and communities affected by HIV, including the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate sexual health services.

Position Overview: Black CAP is seeking a Director responsible for the management of Black CAP’s Heath Promotion Department which provides a range of HIV outreach, prevention and harm reduction services for African, Caribbean and Black people living with or at risk for HIV. These services include prevention education, workshop delivery, volunteer management, resource distribution, event planning and others. The Director is responsible for staff supervision, case management support, team case management model development, evaluation and monitoring and the coordination of clinical services. This is a permanent position with a 37.5-hour work week.

Please note that we are seeking applicants who possess a deep understanding of the specific requirements of people living with HIV/AIDS and lived and professional experience working in Toronto’s ACB communities. Please also note that we strongly encourage applicants who are living with HIV to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Hires and supervises staff and coordinates professional development of staff in the Health Promotion Department.
• In consultation with the Executive Director, assesses emerging needs and issues of HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities to ensure that appropriate models of support are developed and implemented.
• Develops and delivers effective program planning and support and coordinates weekly team case management meetings.
• Develops, implements, and manages work plans and budgets to support the Agency’s strategic plan.
• Leads the development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs and services for a diverse range of HIV affected populations.
• Maintains and strengthens existing community partnerships, and actively seeks new opportunities for community partnership and collaboration.
• Ensures maximum opportunities for community partnerships in all aspects of program development, including the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services.
• Liaises with a broad range of stakeholders including community members, organizations, clinical services, funders, and government representatives on regular and on-going basis.
• Plans and monitors policies and programs to promote the mission, goals and objectives of Black CAP.
• Participates as a member of the management team, in the development, implementation and evaluation of internal policies and systems.

Qualifications:

• Degree in social work, community development, health care management, counselling or another related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working Toronto’s ACB communities and experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ services.
• A minimum of three year’s management/team supervision experience in a community-based, non-profit organization, with a strong focus on program development, coordination or clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated experience engaging in high-level interactions with a broad range of government and community-stakeholders.
• Experience in program development and evaluation, including the capacity to develop and monitor evaluation frameworks.
• Commitment to leadership using AR/AO and GIPA frameworks.
• Experience managing human resources, budgets, and complex programs and projects.
• Experience managing in unionized settings.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

This is a non-bargaining unit position reporting to the Executive Director. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 23 April 2024
Please forward resume and cover letter to: 
Hiring Manager
20 Victoria St., 4th floor, Toronto, ON
or email: hiring@black-cap.com

Please use ‘Director of Health Promotion.’ as the subject of your email.