Ds-nu24-01 Supervisor, Developmental Services Homes

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Springboard Full time

ABOUT US
Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.
WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.
We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Class
Non-Union

Department
Developmental Services

Location
Toronto East

Status
Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per annum

Vacancy Number
DS-U24-01

Number of vacancies
1

Available
Immediately

Hours/Shifts
Monday to Friday (varying 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm depending on program needs) Rotating on call responsibilities

Our Supported Living Homes (SLH) offer a unique and innovative approach to skills building, providing an inclusive and supportive environment, where the people supported can create and achieve their individual goals. Skill building activities include a range of areas from nutrition, budgeting, social networking, household management and hygiene to community safety and employment.

We have two SLHs that support ten individuals each. Reporting to the Manager, Developmental services, the Supervisor Developmental Services Homes manages and oversees all operational aspects of one of these homes and works collaboratively with a second Supervisor who manages and oversees the other home.

**Requirements**:
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Leadership
- Lead a team of up to 15 staff which include 1 Assistant Supervisor, 10 Residential Counsellors, including full-time, part-time and relief, 2 Community Housing Team and support to the Case Manager.
- Provide effective and clear communication and foster a positive and healthy work environment
- Through coaching, develop and support staff to build and maintain their skills to ensure client support and staff professional growth
- Accountable for recruitment, selection and onboarding of new staff, students and volunteers
- Provide clear expectations and ongoing feedback to staff through informal day to to day interactions as well as the formal probationary and annual Goal Setting process.
- On call duties on rotational basis to support multiple housing programs

Program Management
- Provide guidance in the development of new and innovative programming content for those living in the SLH.
- In collaboration with the team, establish and continuously review program practices that foster efficiency and align with best practices in independent living
- Oversee and ensure that all current operational requirements are client-centered and the program is in compliance with all Ministry and Agency mandates
- Lead liaison with families in crisis and/or client’s circle of support to manage complex and changing needs

Community Development
- Manage and foster relationships with Developmental Services Toronto partners, including, funders, community agencies, service providers and local businesses.
- Sit on sector committees to review sector changes and service gaps

**Strategic Planning**:

- Support in the development, furthering and achievement of organizational and departmental strategic planning
- Work on expansion models to begin servicing more participants through the Passport Initiative

**Financial Management**:

- Oversight of budget expenditures to meet current and future program needs
- Work with the Manager, Developmental Services and Finance team to review budget and address any variances

Administration and Organization
- Submit required reports to stakeholders, including Ministry of Children & Community Services

WHO YOU ARE
Education/Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience directly managing staff teams
- Post-Secondary diploma or degree in the social services
- Demonstrated experience in managing family dynamics and crisis situations
- Experience with providing on-call support.
- In depth experience working from a harm reduction framework when supporting individuals in service
- Excellent understanding

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