Director of Shelters and Clinical Services

4 days ago


Toronto, Canada YWCA Toronto Full time

**Employment Type**:Full-Time, Permanent
**Work Hours**:35 hours per week (Per Management Hours of Work Policy)
**Salary**: $86,365 - $101,194 annually (M11) plus comprehensive benefits package
**Location**:Head Office -** **87 Elm Street, Toronto (Hybrid work option possible)
**Application Deadline**:Friday, October 5, 2024

**JOIN OUR TEAM**
- Are you passionate about driving meaningful change through short and long-term shelter and clinical services program initiatives that uplift communities and individuals in need? _Are you looking to work for an organization that aligns with your values where you can make a difference? _

If so, consider joining our organization as a member of the senior management team carrying responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of all shelter and clinical services programs within the Association, in order to respond to the needs of women, girls and gender diverse people within the Greater Toronto Area

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti

**ABOUT YWCA TORONTO**

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Shelter and Clinical Services assists in setting the operational vision and planning of YWCA Toronto in the context of the Association’s Mission Statement;
- Identifies the needs of the communities served and develops shelter and clinical services programs that respond to those needs through changes to existing programs, through the development of new programs and/or through the expansion into new areas;
- Identifies both governmental and non-governmental funding sources;
- Ensures that all departmental programs are evaluated on an annual basis and that all required reporting to government funders is completed on schedule;
- Directs the development of short and long-term shelter and clinical services program plans in accordance with the overall goals and objectives and strategic plan of the Association;
- Collaborates in the development of strategic, comprehensive and cost-effective public relations, marketing, and fundraising plans to support the shelter and clinical services programs of the Association with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, the Director of Philanthropy, and relevant program managers;
- Contributes to advocacy initiatives to improve shelter and clinical services programs for women, girls and gender diverse people;
- Ensures departmental staff adherence to the policies and procedures of the YWCA's Administrative Manual.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Equivalent to a Masters degree in Social Work, Adult Education or other relevant discipline with over ten years directly related experience including experience at a senior management level;
- Alignment with YWCA Toronto’s mission, vision and values including an understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminism
- Exceptional knowledge of violence against women shelters, homeless shelters and clinical services programs
- Advanced experience in managerial, leadership, supervision, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in a unionized environment is required.
- Knowledge of another culture and /or a second language would be an asset.
- Advanced ability to research and analyze complex concepts; ability to think and plan strategically and execute effectively.
- Exceptional knowledge and competency working with diverse groups from an anti-oppressive and trauma informed framework. Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Previous experience in a feminist social service environment would be an asset.
- Computer competency in a Microsoft Office Windows environment required.

**Posting Date**: September 23, 2024

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

**Vaccination Policy**: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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