Assistant Manager, Community Development

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Shepherds of Good Hope Full time

**SUMMARY**

Shepherds of Good Hope's newest building at 216 Murray, opening in April of 2025, will provide three types of programming: a 16-hour drop-in for members of the community, a community kitchen to provide meals to individuals staying in our shelter, and a 48-bed supportive housing residence for low-to-medium acuity individuals. At least 50% of the residents are expected to identify as Indigenous.

The community development assistant manager for this facility will be instrumental in building partnerships with the community, developing programming, and working toward resident integration and success proactively ahead of the program's official opening. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of building a new program from the ground up.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Recognize and acknowledge member’s strengths when working with guests, fellow staff, and partnering agencies
- Support front-line staff with any/all day-to-day concerns that arise in operational programs in your area and continue to coach and mentor front-line staff
- Provide support to other operational programs on an as-needed basis and provide on-call support as required
- Assist with and promote the implementation of policies and procedures
- Complete day to day scheduling, as required
- Support crisis intervention, staff training, coaching and critical incident de-briefing
- Contribute to budget development and manage budgets related to social initiative, resident recreation, resident transportation, and events
- Prepare statistical reports, provide information and analysis as required
- Ensure that staff is in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Proactively build positive relationships with local organizations, businesses and community members, with a focus on identifying and establishing ongoing communication with community leaders and local champions; and maintain client relationship management database
- Represent SGH at local events, meetings and engagements with community partners to create and maintain positive community partnerships
- Create and lead SGH events for the public, including but not limited to virtual and in-person educational events, in-program tours, virtual and in-person community building events
- Provide public opinion insights, analysis and community feedback to leadership, and related recommendations
- Oversee the volunteer program in housing; work with People and Culture to implement strategies to fill volunteer requirements, and manage day-to-day volunteer scheduling, communication and activities
- Establish and execute housing and community orientation plans for individual residents
- Build partnerships with community service organizations and social services network to maximize use of local community resources, to encourage tenant participation in the broader community and facilitate the on-site delivery of externally-provided programming
- Working one-on-one and through group programming to identify and develop effective strategies that meet the emotional, practical and social needs of tenants and the community as a whole
- Organize and lead regular resident-related meetings
- Use effective eviction prevention measures to assist tenants to assume and maintain their tenancy obligations; assist tenants to resolve issues of outstanding arrears
- Oversee resident honorarium program, where applicable

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Business Management, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in not-for-profit housing or shelter environment
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
- Experience building positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders; demonstrated ability to interact with stakeholders professionally, with poise, and with an orientation toward identifying and building on common ground
- Excellent public speaking abilities; ability to serve as a compelling ambassador within one-on-one engagements, media interviews, etc.
- Excellent crisis intervention and conflict mediation skills, with ability to remain calm in crisis
- Proven experience working independently, developing and facilitating groups
- Experience working in a social services environment and a good understanding of homelessness, poverty, mental health and addiction, as well as the local/municipal political climate and context
- Ability to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative, without ongoing supervision
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must by at least 18 years of age
- Able to read text and communicate orally in English. The ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset
- A valid Class G, Ontario driver’s license and clean driving record is _preferred_

**Working Conditions**

The regular working schedule is 8 hours/day for 5 days/week, which, depending on scheduled shifts, may include weekends. While work will often take place during regu

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