Shelter Manager

3 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Downtown Eastside Women s Centre Full time

**Manager, Shelter**

**About DEWC**

**The Opportunity**

The Manager, Shelter is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the DEWC Shelter. She oversees all aspects of operations and human resources functions ensuring a safe, responsive, and respectful environment in line with the mission and mandate of the DEWC and in accordance with funding contracts. Reporting directly to the Director, Direct Services, the Manager will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

**About You**
- You have at least 3 years’ experience in a management position supervising staff, preferable within a unionized environment.
- You have a demonstrated ability to lead and coach team members
- You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
- You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, housing, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
- You have the ability to both work and support staff, within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
- You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities

**Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team**

***Healthcare**:Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.

**Paid time off**:3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 12 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually, and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

**For your Retirement**:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.

**Other perks**:Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

**POSITION DETAILS**:

- Permanent, Full-time, 9-day fortnight schedule
- Location: 412 East Cordova
- Excluded position: Salary - $77,250.00 to $88,838.00 based on experience
- Application Closing Date: Until Position is Filled/ Start Date: ASAP

**_
Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply_**

**_ Additional languages spoken an asset._**

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