Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors and Committees of the Board. Community Care Northumberland is seeking community members who have a strong commitment to improving and supporting the health and wellbeing of seniors, adults with disabilities and hospice clients and their families in Northumberland County.
CCN’s Board is a group of community members with diverse skillsets and expertise who volunteer by overseeing the governance and stewardship of the organization.
In keeping with CCN’s strategic plan the Board will be focusing its efforts on the following:
· Providing strategic oversight to the delivery of community support programs offered throughout Northumberland County,
· Ensuring up to date governance processes and structures to respond to our strategic plan,
· Actively participating in the Ontario Health Team – Northumberland, a new direction from the provincial government for the delivery of health and social services,
· Supporting the opening and sustainability of Ed’s House, Northumberland Hospice Care Centre with an anticipated opening date of fall 2020,
· Recruiting interested community members for the newly created Ed’s House Foundation Board and committees.
The Nominating Committee is looking to recruit potential candidates with the following skillsets;
· Legal Expertise ? Fundraising Expertise
· Building/Plant Operations ? Health Care Administration and Policy Development
· Information Technology
· Government and Governmental Relations
The time commitment for Board and Committee members is approximately four (4) to six (6) hours per month. The Board meets monthly and the Committee meets up to once a month, both with the potential for additional ad hoc meetings if required. Board members serve for a period of three years with the possibility of extension. Committee member appointments are reviewed annually.
Board and Committee members from all areas of the County geography are encouraged as meetings rotate to different Northumberland communities. These are volunteer positions without financial compensation.
Interested candidates should request an application package from CCN’s Administration Office by contacting Tina Stephens, Executive Assistant at 1-866-514-5774 or by email at t.stephens@commcare.ca.
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