Department Manager – Supportive Housing Program

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration; or

·         A related discipline with a minimum of four years experience developing and delivering housing programs and initiatives;

·         Prior experience in supervising a team of staff preferably in a unionized environment;

·         Eight (8) years combination of education, training and experience.

·         Knowledge of current social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions, domestic violence child protection, etc;

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

·         Organization, prioritization and motivation skills;

·         Excellent problem solving skills;

·         The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;

·         Awareness of Cultural Diversity;

·         The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations;

·         Computer literate in Excel, and Microsoft Office;

·         Strategic planning skills;

·         A good understanding of different ministries and community professionals;

·         The ability to prepare and write a variety of reports;

·         The ability to plan or facilitate public presentations, meetings or workshops; and

A valid class 5 Driver’s License

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

·         Organization, prioritization and motivation skills;

·         Excellent problem solving skills;

·         The ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;

·         The ability to work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations, including aboriginal people;

·         Computer literate in Excel, Work and email programs;

·         Strategic planning skills;

·         A good understanding of different ministries and community professionals;

·         The ability to prepare and write a variety of reports

·         The ability to plan or facilitate public presentations, meetings or workshops; and

·         A valid driver’s licence.

·         Be responsible for the administration of the Supported Housing Program including, contract outcomes, the record keeping of client files and any reporting to the funders or licensing bodies;

·         Keep informed of provincial associations and their work;

·         Collaborate with BC Housing when addressing issues related to tenants or the community;

·         Be responsible for all systems and procedures within the program to ensure consistency with SPCRS policies and procedures;

·         Work at a high pace with minimal direction to sustain and improve the services to the Department target group;

·         Ensure the conditions of work within the programs follows SPCRS policy and procedures, and the Collective Agreement

·         Develop the annual program plans;

·         Recruit, select, promote and orientate necessary staff in compliance with SPCRS policy and Collective Agreement;

·         Discipline and dismiss personnel when necessary;

·         Participate in the Joint Labour/ Management Committee

·         Supervise staff under your direction through regular supervisory meetings and goal setting to improve performance and staff satisfaction ;

·         In coordination with the Executive Director and the HR Coordinator ensure the improvement of services through team building, training, support and other initiatives;

·         Advocate for the users of services within the Department;

·         Ensure that the Program activities conform to appropriate statues and regulations;

·         Direct the development of the agency through the Management Team;

·         Act as a liaison between Departments ensuring good communication throughout the agency;

·         Report to the Board of Directors through written reports and liaison with the appropriate Board Member;

·         Work for societal and attitudinal change regarding the target group;

·         Oversee public awareness and education regarding the target group;

·         Seek out and use opportunities to build and maintain relationships with other stake holders;

·         Provide a public profile for the services and target group of your Department;

·         Create PR opportunities, photo ops and media coverage for your Department;

·         Take responsibility for all operations of the Department and personnel, responding to questions, limiting any repercussions and establishing systems that prevent problems from recurring;

·         Informed of the status of the Program and any situations that may pose a risk to the quality of service;

·         Work co-operatively with other service providers, agency staff and professionals;

·         Maintain an organized, efficient and effective manner in completing the responsibilities;

·         Act as an ambassador of your department to the outside world;

·         Role model the 13 Philosophical Goals to service recipients and others;

Any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

P.O. Box 713 (10110 – 13^th Street)

DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250) 782-4167

E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca

·         Please include competition #1810 with resume

·         Only short-listed applicants will be contacted