Supervisor, Child

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

We are seeking a dynamic and quality-focused Supervisor to help build and oversee our new George House program. George House is a bed-based housing program for youth ages 14-16 providing support for high needs youth in care. You will lead a team providing 24/7 comprehensive support and care to youth. You will make a difference

As the George House Services Supervisor, you will:

- Supervise, coach and mentor staff.
- Work on the floor alongside staff and clients to ensure the highest level of client service.
- Participate in the recruiting process for program staff and provide guidance in staff performance management.
- Support the screening, orientation and intake of clients.
- Support the development and implementation of program activities including the psycho-educational and therapeutic programs.
- Evaluate program activities and client groups.
- Cultivate a safe and effective care experience.
- Liaise with community partners to ensure optimal client care.
- Assist with the development and implementation of the departmental work plan.
- Facilitate department and sector case management meetings.
- Support with managing program funding and purchasing of necessary supplies.
- Manage payroll and scheduling of staff.

**Hours of work**: 37.5 hours a week, Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. with flexibility to accommodate program needs

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Annual salary: Starting at $59,066 and progressing to $65,501 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 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 2 years’ experience in supervisory role
- Demonstrated expertise in the delivery of client centered services and program evaluation
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and coaching
- Proof of valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Familiarity with MS Office and client/EMR databases
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct and vicarious traumatic stress

**Start date**: As soon as possible

SOAR Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $59,066.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- combined student placement and/or paid: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person