Manager of Firstconnect- Maternity Leave Contract
3 weeks ago
Job Overview:
You will oversee FirstConnect
- Exploring Housing Options and Community Connections services and system coordination in the Region of Waterloo.
**Responsibilities**:
- Experience working with single adults 18+ experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Experience with research, evaluation, data tracking and reporting
- Demonstrated program quality assurance skills,
- Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills within a solution-focused framework,
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and support a team,
- Monitor teams progress and provide ongoing support,
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral,
- Experience representing communities at planning tables,
- Knowledge of homelessness and affordable housing issues within the community and strategies to end homelessness,
- Weekday position with flexibility for on-call consultations evenings and weekends
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Planning and Administration or related field
- 3-5 years’ management experience, including experience in staffing and scheduling a 24-hour service
- Experience in system planning and coordination with emphasis on homelessness prevention and shelter diversion
- Experience with strategy formation and implementation, public education and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ability to establish community partnerships
- Knowledge of social service partners in the Region of Waterloo
- Focus on innovation, research and evaluation and strong attention to detail
- Results oriented in supporting the FirstConnect team with homelessness prevention and shelter diversion strategies
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
Argus is committed to upholding diverse and inclusive practices in our hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing support for our employees.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From $34.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo Region, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Education**:
- Master's Degree (required)
**Experience**:
- management: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- vulnerable police check (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-04-22
Expected start date: 2024-05-20
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