Assistant Manager, Directions Youth Safehouse

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assistant Manager, Directions Youth Safehouse
 
Assistant Manager, Directions Youth Safehouse Competition #66-25
 
About Our Opportunity:
 
Working within the mission, vision, values and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Assistant Manager supervises Directions Youth Safehouse program staff, including selection, performance management, discipline and dismissal. The role supervises case management: plans, develops, implements, and oversees client engagement strategies and the creation of individual service plans for youth.  The Assistant Manager is also part of a 24/7 call rotation when required. With the support of the program management, the Assistant Manager plans, develops, implements, and oversees the ongoing day-to-day operation of the program. It actively supports the Agency's awareness and goals around diversity and inclusion. 
 
 We Value You- Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• Three weeks' vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year*
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

• Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
 
Work Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-Time), Monday- Friday (hours may vary)
/7 call rotations when required
 
Salary: Grade MGP2 Step 1 ($74,646.00-$82,738.50 annually)
 
Location: Confidential
 
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
 
What do you need to succeed?
 
Education, Training, Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work, youth care, or related field  
• Five (5) years' experience working with homeless and/or at risk youth, plus three (3) years managing and leading team members 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Awareness of community services, resources and systems and ability to work with these; competence in working with a multi-cultural community 
• A committed ability to keep informed about evolving trends and practices, share knowledge, and support staff to integrate innovation into the delivery of quality care/services 
• Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate clinical programs considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships, and service potential within a complex environment 
• Ability to understand available resources for program and keep quality in the forefront of all resource utilization decisions; providing feedback and detailed analysis on budget variances, and making recommendations for corrective action 
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong and supportive team environment 
• Thorough knowledge of adolescent development, at-risk youth and the child welfare system 
• Thorough knowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed care practices 
• Solid working knowledge of addictions and mental health 
• Collaborative case management and strong advocacy skills 

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Current First Aid, Food Safe Level 1, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates are an asset

How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website,
 
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
 
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
 
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #66-25 in the email subject line) to
 
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q'u.
 
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JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
 
About Us
When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
 
Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families, and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community.  We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver's youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health, or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in, safe houses, and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome. 

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