Director of Services-george House and Station House

**ABOUT US**

SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard’s Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

**Our Values**

These aren’t just “lip-service” to us - we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you
- Inclusive - we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
- Compassionate - we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
- Collaborative - we work together to support our clients and community
- Integrity - we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
- Innovative - we are open to change and continuous improvement
- Genuine - we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
- Optimistic - we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, quality-focused Director of Services to oversee our George and Station House programs. As a community leader in supporting people who use substances, and those who experience mental health issues alongside other social determinants of health challenges, we provide a broad range of services to support people to meet their individual goals. George House is a bed-based housing program for youth ages 14-15 providing support for high needs youth in care. Station House provides a safe place to stay for young people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness between 15-17 years of age. Within a harm reduction philosophy, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, quality service. As part of the dedicated and collegial SOAR Community Services leadership team, you will also contribute to overall organizational strategic direction and policy development. You will make a difference

The Director of Services will:

- Provide oversight to the George and Station House portfolio and ensure alignment with Agency policies and procedures, as well as funder expectations
- Monitor service quality and implement quality improvement initiatives to ensure program outcomes
- Provide support and supervision to the portfolio’s leadership team, fostering effective team functioning and individual growth and development
- Collaborate with partners to maximize system resources, facilitate seamless service delivery across the continuum of care, and promote departmental growth
- Participate in senior leadership activities, contributing to overall Agency growth and development
- Represent the Agency on various community committees
- Mine opportunities to enhance services, submitting proposals for new funding initiatives as required

**Hours of work**: 37.5 hours a week, predominantly Monday to Friday days, with occasional events in the evening.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Annual salary: Starting at $89,856 and progressing to $100,016, plus transportation compensation and comprehensive benefits

**The Perks**
- Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
- 60 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- 15 hours of Wellness Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- Staff wellness activities
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans with options where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

**REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Degree or diploma in related Social/Human Sciences - university preferred
- Registration with a professional governing body preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in management role
- Demonstrated expertise in the delivery of client centered services and program evaluation
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant practices, rules, regulations, and laws that affect programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial management specific to budgeting, resource management, and the ability to collect and analyze data
- Must have access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required.

**Start date**: As soon as possible

**Reference**: Director of Services - George/SH

Pay: $89,856.00-$100,016.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Registration with a professional governing body?