Supervisor, First Step to Home (2024-198-CC)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full Time
Community Care
Manager/Supervisor
Competition #2024-198-CC | Supervisor, First Step to Home |
Employment Type: | Full Time (Non)-Bargaining Unit |
Work Hours: | 35 hours/week - 8am - 4pm; Monday - Friday |
Work Setting: | Exclusively Onsite |
Salary Range: | $65,000 - $70,000 |
Application Deadline: | May 6, 2024 by 11:59 pm |
Program Overview – Supportive Housing Programs, First Step to Home, 650 Queen Street E
First Step to Home is a transitional program with housing as an enabler for men 55 years and up who have been street involved and experiencing mental health and/or addictions issues. The program provides onsite psychosocial primary care supports and services including: case management; harm reduction and addiction supports; supportive counselling; 24-hour staffing; assistance with activities of daily living; life skills development; social and recreational activities; volunteer opportunities; and follow up support.
Support services at 650 Queen E Street include case management, harm reduction, addiction supports, supportive counselling, social and recreational activities, and low barrier programming.
What You Will Do
- Supports with implementing the operational responsibilities of programs, services, and initiatives associated with the Supportive Housing Program
- Provides daily oversight of program staff and supports with orientation of staff; participates in regular supervisory sessions with staff
- Provides administrative support to two other buildings
- Works directly with the program participants to ensure they are meeting program expectations
- Provides support to staff regarding program issues, team building, and crises incidents through individual meetings with staff and participation in team meetings.
- Supports the effective utilization, training, and support of volunteers and students throughout the various programming activities.
- Supports the Manager with the planning and implementation of staff development
- Supports the promotion/awareness building of the programs and their services to the immediate and broader community as well as building and maintaining internal and external partnerships and collaborative activities.
- Supports in the development of and implements program initiatives, such as food access, peer involvement, and social and recreational and life skills programming.
- Supports staff with the development and execution of Coordinated Care Plans and Case Plans for clients
- Supports in the development of common strategies to address tenancy and building issues as they arise.
- Supports WoodGreen Housing and Building Services with property management at the Supportive Housing Program
- Supports the Housing Unit with tenancy issues at the Supportive Housing site, including pest control, hoarding, arrears, inspections, notices and work orders.
- Supports the Manager with the implementation of organizational policies and procedures being carried out within all programs areas and services as well as with the implementation of program/operational protocols.
- Supports the Manager with the implementation of data tracking systems, reporting tools for the completion of reports and prepares statistical and program reports as requested.
- Ensures that the equity objectives and community development policies of the organization are followed within the programs.
- Engages in training and education to upgrade skills as directed by WoodGreen to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- This position will include some evening and weekend shifts monthly and is subject to exposure to second-hand smoke, odors, pests and clients’ potential use of inappropriate language or swearing.
- Carries out additional leadership duties as identified from time to time by the Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ experience developing and implementing programs working with homeless and vulnerably housed individuals, older adults and seniors.
- Experience supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Knowledge of RTA and occupancy agreements and property management.
- Thorough understanding homelessness, poverty, mental health, and substance use.
- Proven ability to develop effective services for individuals and communities facing these challenges.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to changing situations and needs.
- Proven ability to develop and implement program initiatives and partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which promote effective working relationships amongst program staff, external agencies, program participants and tenants.
- Sound financial and budget management skills.
- Ability to challenge organizations, staff and tenant communities in a positive and creative way.
- Group facilitation and policy development skills.
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and crisis prevention/intervention skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong computer proficiency.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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